Parking Near Leicester Central Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park at Leicester Central Railway Station?
Leicester Central railway station has 458 spaces, including 19 accessible spaces. APCOA’s Monday to Sunday daily rate is £16.50, while weekday off-peak parking from 10:00 to 02:30 costs £8.30. Parksy also lists nearby options, including a space 78 yards away at £11.09 an hour and one at Swan Place, 93 yards away, at £75 a week.
- Address
- 26 Pingle Wharf Approach, Black Friars, Leicester, LE3 5FY
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Space in Leicester, LE3, 78 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Leicester railway station, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
Parking Near Leicester
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Parking at Leicester Central Railway Station
The station is at 26 Pingle Wharf Approach, Black Friars, Leicester, LE3 5FY. The rail-station parking information lists 458 spaces, including 19 accessible spaces (National Rail). APCOA operates Leicester station parking, with a Monday to Sunday daily rate of £16.50 (APCOA).
APCOA also lists an off-peak rate of £8.30 from 10:00 to 02:30 on Monday to Friday, plus an evening rate of £2.20 from 18:00 to 02:30 every day (APCOA). These tariffs suit different journeys, with the evening price aimed at later arrivals and the off-peak option covering weekday travel outside the busiest period.
Street Parking by Pingle Wharf Approach and Black Friars
The council's published charges are £2.50 for up to 1 hour, £5 for up to 3 hours, £6.30 for up to 4 hours, £8.80 for up to 6 hours, £12.50 for up to 9 hours and £15 for up to 12 hours.
Those council limits and charges apply to the city's signed parking facilities rather than automatically to every kerb beside the station.
Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 Miles of the Station
Parksy lists a driveway space in Leicester, LE3, 78 yards from the station at £11.09 an hour, and another space at Swan Place, 93 yards away, at £75 a week. Both are close enough for a short walk and suit drivers who want to avoid the station tariff, while the weekly option is better aligned with regular weekday travel.
Further choices include parking at Ramada Jarvis Leicester, 187 yards away, at £4.10 a day, and a space near Travelodge Leicester, LE3, also 187 yards away, at £0.80 an hour. A Sky Plaza Hotel space in Leicester LE3 is 0.2 miles away and costs £2.40 a day. Secure covered parking at Bath Lane Car Park is 0.2 miles away and costs £100 a month, making it the longer-term choice among the priced listings.
Commuter Parking Choices for Leicester Rail Journeys
The station's 458 spaces give commuters a substantial on-site supply, but a large car park can still be inconvenient at the weekday rush when rail demand is concentrated.
For predictable access, the Parksy listings provide different commitment levels: the Swan Place space is priced weekly at £75, while Bath Lane Car Park is priced monthly at £100. Daily users can choose the Ramada Jarvis Leicester space at £4.10 a day or the Sky Plaza Hotel space at £2.40 a day. The hourly listings are the flexible choices for occasional station trips, with one at £11.09 an hour and another at £0.80 an hour.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park at Leicester Central Railway Station?
Leicester Central railway station has 458 spaces, including 19 accessible spaces. APCOA’s Monday to Sunday daily rate is £16.50, while weekday off-peak parking from 10:00 to 02:30 costs £8.30. Parksy also lists nearby options, including a space 78 yards away at £11.09 an hour and one at Swan Place, 93 yards away, at £75 a week.
How Much Is Station Parking?
APCOA operates the station parking. The Monday to Sunday daily rate is £16.50. An off-peak rate of £8.30 applies from 10:00 to 02:30 on Monday to Friday, while the evening rate is £2.20 from 18:00 to 02:30 every day.
How Many Spaces Are Available, Including Accessible Bays?
The rail-station parking information lists 458 spaces, including 19 accessible spaces. The station car park provides a substantial on-site supply for rail journeys, although weekday rush periods can be inconvenient when rail demand is concentrated.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available?
Parksy lists a driveway space in Leicester, LE3, 78 yards away at £11.09 an hour, and a Swan Place space 93 yards away at £75 a week. Other priced options include Ramada Jarvis Leicester at £4.10 a day and Sky Plaza Hotel at £2.40 a day.
What Parking Is Available for Commuters?
For regular weekday travel, the Swan Place space is priced at £75 a week, while Bath Lane Car Park costs £100 a month. Daily choices include Ramada Jarvis Leicester at £4.10 a day and Sky Plaza Hotel at £2.40 a day.
What Are the Council Parking Charges Nearby?
The council's published charges are £2.50 for up to 1 hour, £5 for up to 3 hours, £6.30 for up to 4 hours, £8.80 for up to 6 hours, £12.50 for up to 9 hours and £15 for up to 12 hours. These apply to signed city parking facilities.
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