Parking Near Lincoln St. Marks Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park for Lincoln St. Marks Railway Station?
St Marks is a former railway-station site, now a shopping centre, so its parking is not railway-operated. Shopping-centre parking starts at £1.50 for up to 1 hour and offers a £9 day pass, with cash, card and contactless payment accepted. Lincoln Central railway station is 290 yd or a 4-minute walk away.
- Address
- 28-30 Station Street, Lincoln, LN5 7TP
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln, LN6, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Lincoln Central railway station, 290 yd (4 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Parking at Lincoln St. Marks Railway Station
The station is part of the former St Mark's Railway Station site, which closed in 1985 and was converted into a shopping centre (Historic England). The current railway facilities are at Lincoln Central railway station, while St Marks provides nearby shopping-centre parking rather than a railway-operated station car park.
St Marks shopping-centre parking starts at £1.50 for up to 1 hour, with cash, card and contactless payment accepted (Visit Lincoln). The published St Marks tariff is £3.80 for up to 2 hours, £5.50 for up to 3 hours, £6.60 for up to 4 hours, £8.80 for up to 5 hours and £9 for a day pass (St Marks Lincoln).
The former station address is 1-6 Station Street, Lincoln, LN5 7EY (Historic England). The railway station address used for navigation is 28-30 Station Street, Lincoln, LN5 7TP.
Street Parking on Station Street and Around St Marks
St Marks sits on Station Street in central Lincoln, beside the former railway building and close to the present rail facilities. The published parking information identifies the long-stay car park and St Marks Garden parking as open areas serving the shopping-centre site (Visit Lincoln).
Drivers using the surrounding streets need to distinguish public highway bays from the shopping-centre car parks. The St Marks tariff applies to the shopping-centre parking areas, while any kerbside restriction is controlled by the signed highway rules for the particular street and bay.
For a short station visit, the shopping-centre tariff provides a defined paid option, including a one-hour charge of £1.50 (Visit Lincoln).
Parksy Spaces Near the Station
Parksy lists several nearby spaces at 0.4 mi, giving drivers alternatives to the larger public car parks. A driveway at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln in LN6 costs £12.50 a day, while another 24/7 space at the same hotel costs £10 a day. These suit drivers who value a hotel-site location or round-the-clock access.
For a lower daily price, a space at Macdonald White Hart Hotel costs £4.10 a day, and secure parking on Admiral Walk costs £1.50 a day. The hotel space suits a central-city stay, while Admiral Walk is the budget-priced option among the listed nearby spaces.
Covered parking at DoubleTree by Hilton costs £3.50 an hour and is suited to drivers who prefer shelter or need shorter hourly parking. A Tesco Lincoln space on Canwick Road is 0.5 mi away and costs £6.50 an hour, making it another option for an hourly visit.
Lincoln Central Connections and Alternatives
Lincoln Central railway station is the nearest station to the St Marks site, at 290 yd or a 4-minute walk. Drivers parking at St Marks can therefore continue on foot to the current rail station rather than treating the former St Mark's building as the departure point.
The former St Mark's Railway Station was converted into a shopping centre after closing in 1985 (Historic England). Lincoln Central is the active railway connection identified for journeys from this part of the city, with East Midlands Railway listing parking facilities at the station (East Midlands Railway).
For a city-centre journey, NCP Lincoln High Street provides pay-on-the-day parking, while St Marks offers a day pass at £9. The Parksy spaces at 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi add bookable alternatives for drivers who prefer a private space over searching for an available public bay.
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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 for Lincoln St. Marks Railway Station?
St Marks is a former railway-station site, now a shopping centre, so its parking is not railway-operated. Shopping-centre parking starts at £1.50 for up to 1 hour and offers a £9 day pass, with cash, card and contactless payment accepted. Lincoln Central railway station is 290 yd or a 4-minute walk away.
How Much Is Parking at the Former St Marks Station Site?
Shopping-centre parking starts at £1.50 for up to 1 hour. The published tariff is £3.80 for up to 2 hours, £5.50 for up to 3 hours, £6.60 for up to 4 hours, £8.80 for up to 5 hours and £9 for a day pass. Cash, card and contactless payment are accepted.
Is St Marks a Railway Station Car Park?
The former St Mark's Railway Station closed in 1985 and was converted into a shopping centre. The current railway facilities are at Lincoln Central railway station, while St Marks provides nearby shopping-centre parking rather than a railway-operated station car park. The railway station address used for navigation is 28-30 Station Street, Lincoln, LN5 7TP.
How Far Is Lincoln Central Railway Station From St Marks Parking?
Lincoln Central railway station is the nearest station to the St Marks site, at 290 yd or a 4-minute walk. Drivers parking at St Marks can continue on foot to the current rail station. East Midlands Railway lists parking facilities at the station, and Lincoln Central is the active railway connection for journeys from this part of the city.
Can I Park on Station Street or Nearby Streets?
Drivers need to distinguish public highway bays from the shopping-centre car parks. The St Marks tariff applies to the shopping-centre parking areas, while any kerbside restriction is controlled by the signed highway rules for the particular street and bay. For a short station visit, the shopping-centre tariff provides a defined paid option, including £1.50 for up to 1 hour.
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