Parking Near Furze Platt Railway Station, Maidenhead
Where Can I Park for Furze Platt Railway Station?
There is no station car park or accessible parking at Furze Platt railway station, but National Rail lists a drop-off and pick-up point for brief passenger set-down or collection. For longer stays, nearby Parksy options include daily spaces at 0.3 mi, 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi, each priced at £12 a day.
- Address
- 6 Connaught Close, Maidenhead, SL6 7SQ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Space for Rent in Maidenhead, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Maidenhead railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Parking at Furze Platt Railway Station
Drivers cannot use a station car park here: National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). South Western Railway also states that car parking is not available at this station (southwesternrailway.com). The station address is 6 Connaught Close, Maidenhead, SL6 7SQ, so drop-off planning needs to focus on the station approach rather than a dedicated parking entrance.
National Rail lists a drop-off and pick-up point, which is useful for a brief passenger collection or set-down (nationalrail.co.uk). The station is served by a reduced-opening arrangement shown by GWR, so drivers relying on a car journey should separate passenger drop-off from longer-stay parking (gwr.com).
Commuter Parking Near the Station
With no station car park, a regular commuter needs an off-site space rather than a station permit. The Parksy listings closest to the station include three daily driveway or parking-space options at 0.3 mi, 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi, each priced at £12 a day.
Hourly choices are also listed at 0.6 mi, 0.8 mi and 0.9 mi, priced at £4.80 an hour, £2.70 an hour and £2.20 an hour respectively. The hourly spaces can suit shorter visits or flexible shifts, while the daily spaces give a clearer cost for a standard commute. Southeastern lists an availability period for its station car parking emergency box from Monday to Friday, 06:45 to 11:30, with Saturday and Sunday closed (southeasternrailway.co.uk).
Street Parking by Connaught Close
The school guidance for the area says only a limited amount of parking is available outside the school, and parking on double-yellow lines is prohibited by law (furzeplatt.com).
Drivers approaching 6 Connaught Close should keep the school-side restrictions in mind, particularly at busy arrival and departure periods. The published guidance identifies double-yellow lines as the specific legal restriction, while the limited off-street supply means a longer stay is better planned away from the station entrance.
Parksy Spaces Close to the Station
The nearest listed option is an off-street parking space in Maidenhead, 0.3 mi away, at £12 a day. A driveway space in Maidenhead is 0.4 mi away and also costs £12 a day, while another parking space in Maidenhead, Berkshire, is 0.5 mi away for £12 a day. These daily spaces suit commuters who need a full-day alternative to station-side stopping.
For shorter stays, a space at The Holyport Surgery in Holyport is 0.6 mi away at £4.80 an hour. Mensana Medical has parking 0.8 mi away at £2.70 an hour, and The Broadway Car Park is 0.9 mi away at £2.20 an hour. The surgery and medical-centre spaces may suit appointments or short visits, while the Broadway option is the furthest listed choice and has the lowest hourly price.
Maidenhead Connection From the Station
Maidenhead railway station is the nearest alternative station, 1.1 mi from Furze Platt railway station, with a 22-minute walk between them. It is the practical rail interchange to consider when a journey requires a wider range of services than the local station provides.
For a car journey, parking near the station can be combined with the walk to Maidenhead rather than attempting to leave a vehicle at the station itself. The Parksy options range from 0.3 mi to 0.9 mi from the station, so the shorter daily spaces are the most direct choices for reaching the local platform area, while the Broadway space offers a further alternative for an hourly stay.
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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 Furze Platt Railway Station?
There is no station car park or accessible parking at Furze Platt railway station, but National Rail lists a drop-off and pick-up point for brief passenger set-down or collection. For longer stays, nearby Parksy options include daily spaces at 0.3 mi, 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi, each priced at £12 a day.
Is There Parking at Furze Platt Railway Station?
Drivers cannot use a station car park here because National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces. South Western Railway also states that car parking is not available. National Rail does list a drop-off and pick-up point, so the station approach is suitable for brief passenger set-down or collection rather than longer stays.
What Is the Cheapest Hourly Parking Near the Station?
The lowest listed hourly price is £2.20 an hour at The Broadway Car Park, 0.9 mi away. Other hourly choices include Mensana Medical, 0.8 mi away at £2.70 an hour, and The Holyport Surgery, 0.6 mi away at £4.80 an hour. These options can suit shorter visits or flexible shifts.
Where Can Commuters Park for the Day?
Three nearby daily options are listed at 0.3 mi, 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi, each priced at £12 a day. The 0.3 mi space is the nearest listed option, while the other two are at 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi.
Can I Park on the Street by Connaught Close?
The school guidance says only a limited amount of parking is available outside the school, and parking on double-yellow lines is prohibited by law. Drivers approaching 6 Connaught Close should keep these restrictions in mind, especially during busy arrival and departure periods. A longer stay is better planned away from the station entrance.
Can I Park Near the Station and Walk to Maidenhead?
Maidenhead railway station is the nearest alternative station, 1.1 mi from Furze Platt railway station, with a 22-minute walk between them. Parking near the station can be combined with this walk when a journey needs a wider range of services. Parksy options range from 0.3 mi to 0.9 mi away.
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