Parking Near Histon Railway Station, Orchard Park
Where Can I Park Near Histon Railway Station?
Histon railway station is a former station at 96 Station Road, and its published information describes a planned car park rather than a currently specified facility. For a daily commute, nearby private parking is more practical. The closest priced option is 0.2 miles away at the Holiday Inn Cambridge in Impington, costing £4.50 an hour.
- Address
- 96 Station Road
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Holiday Inn Cambridge, Impington, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Orchard Park
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Arjun Jai
Parking at the Former Histon Station Site
The station is a former railway station at 96 Station Road in Histon, near Orchard Park. The station building was saved from demolition, while a car park was planned on the site of the demolished station building (wikipedia.org). The former railway alignment has also been associated with a proposed busway, involving a concrete guideway and demolition of the stations to provide car parking (disused-stations.org.uk).
For drivers approaching by road, Station Road is the relevant access street named in the station address. The published station information describes a planned car park rather than a currently specified station facility, so nearby alternatives are more practical for a daily commute.
Commuting From Histon by Car
There is no published station operator rate, opening schedule, capacity or permit scheme to use for a current station parking plan. The former station site is therefore not a straightforward pay-and-display option for commuters needing a guaranteed space before the working day.
Drivers who need to leave a vehicle near the station can use nearby private parking rather than relying on an undefined station facility. The closest priced option listed for the area is 0.2 miles away, while other priced spaces sit 0.5 miles or further from the station, giving commuters a choice between proximity and a lower daily charge.
Parksy Spaces Near Histon Station
The nearest priced Parksy choice is a parking space at the Holiday Inn Cambridge in Impington, 0.2 miles away, costing £4.50 an hour. It suits a short stop when walking distance matters more than a low daily total. A space at BUPA Wellness in Impington, CB24, is 0.5 miles away at £5 a day, and parking at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, CB24, is also 0.5 miles away at £5.10 a day.
For a longer walk, an allocated parking space in Cambridge CB4 is 0.7 miles away at £6.50 an hour. A space in Edinburgh South at Dr A Comiskey & Partners is 1.1 miles away at £5.20 a day, while Fitzwilliam College parking in Cambridge, CB3, is 1.8 miles away at £11.25 an hour. The daily-priced options are better suited to commuters leaving a vehicle for the working day.
Busway and Nearby Cambridge Connections
The former railway route is linked with a proposed busway scheme, which would replace the track with a concrete guideway (disused-stations.org.uk).
Histon is 0.7 miles from Orchard Park centre, so the surrounding district can also be approached by combining a nearby parking space with a local onward journey. The published local material does not provide a walking time to another operating railway station, so the useful connection described here is the busway corridor rather than a second rail station.
* 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 Near Histon Railway Station?
Histon railway station is a former station at 96 Station Road, and its published information describes a planned car park rather than a currently specified facility. For a daily commute, nearby private parking is more practical. The closest priced option is 0.2 miles away at the Holiday Inn Cambridge in Impington, costing £4.50 an hour.
Is There Currently a Station Car Park at Histon Railway Station?
The published station information describes a planned car park on the former station site, but provides no current operator rate, opening schedule, capacity or permit scheme. This means it is not a straightforward pay-and-display option for commuters needing a guaranteed space before the working day.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near Histon Railway Station?
The closest priced option is a parking space at the Holiday Inn Cambridge in Impington, 0.2 miles away. It costs £4.50 an hour and suits a short stop when walking distance matters more than a low daily total.
What Are the Best Daily Parking Options Near Histon Railway Station?
A space at BUPA Wellness in Impington, CB24, is 0.5 miles away at £5 a day. Parking at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, CB24, is also 0.5 miles away at £5.10 a day. These daily-priced options are better suited to commuters leaving a vehicle for the working day.
How Far Away Is Orchard Park From Histon Railway Station?
Orchard Park centre is 0.7 miles from Histon railway station. The surrounding district can be approached by combining a nearby parking space with a local onward journey, while the former railway route is linked with a proposed busway scheme.
What Other Parking Options Are Available Near Histon Railway Station?
An allocated parking space in Cambridge CB4 is 0.7 miles away at £6.50 an hour. A space in Edinburgh South at Dr A Comiskey & Partners is 1.1 miles away at £5.20 a day, while Fitzwilliam College parking in Cambridge, CB3, is 1.8 miles away at £11.25 an hour.
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