Parking Near Penzance Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park at Penzance Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park is entered from Chyandour Cliff and has 90 spaces, including 5 accessible spaces. A designated drop-off and pick-up point is also available.
- Address
- Chyandour Cliff
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Sainsbury's Penzance Lot, 27 yd (1 min walk)
Parking Near Penzance
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Penzance Station Car Park on Chyandour Cliff
The station car park is operated by APCOA and is entered from Chyandour Cliff, the station address (APCOA). National Rail lists 90 parking spaces, including 5 accessible parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk). A drop-off and pick-up point is also provided at the station (nationalrail.co.uk).
APCOA lists a winter tariff running from 1st October to 31st March. The Monday to Friday daily rate is £7.50, with an off-peak rate of £5.50 from 12pm, while the Saturday to Sunday daily rate is £5.50 (APCOA). These are useful benchmarks for a full rail journey, particularly when an off-peak arrival fits your timetable.
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to the Station
The closest Parksy option is a Sainsbury's car-park space 27 yd away, priced at £5.98 a day. Its short walk makes it practical for a full-day train trip when proximity matters. A secure parking space in Penzance is 0.2 mi away and costs £50 a month, making it the listing aimed most clearly at regular users who need a monthly arrangement.
For shorter stays, a space at Carminowe Crescent is 0.4 mi away at £7.50 an hour. West Cornwall Hospital has parking 0.5 mi away at £1.20 an hour, while Tesco TR18 offers 24/7 parking 0.5 mi away at £6 an hour. A 24/7 Sainsbury's space in TR18 is 0.7 mi away and costs £5.25 an hour.
On-Street Parking Near Penzance Railway Station
The station is on Chyandour Cliff, but the supplied council and transport information identifies the dedicated station facilities rather than a detailed on-street scheme for the surrounding road. Drivers using nearby streets therefore need to rely on the restrictions displayed at each marked location, rather than treating the station car park tariff as permission to park on the road.
The station provides a formal drop-off and pick-up point (nationalrail.co.uk), which gives short visits a designated alternative to waiting on the surrounding streets. The station also has 5 accessible parking spaces within its 90-space car park (nationalrail.co.uk), keeping accessible parking within the station’s managed facilities.
Commuter Parking and Peak-Time Choices in Penzance
National Rail lists 90 spaces at the station, with 5 accessible spaces (nationalrail.co.uk). A commuter travelling Monday to Friday can use APCOA’s £7.50 daily tariff, or the £5.50 off-peak rate from 12pm when the journey starts later in the day (APCOA). The weekday structure makes arrival time an important part of the parking cost.
For a recurring commute, the £50 monthly secure space in Penzance is the only Parksy monthly-priced option listed near the station. Drivers wanting a daily alternative can choose the 27 yd Sainsbury's space at £5.98 a day. The station also has a ticket machine for rail tickets (southwesternrailway.com), while APCOA manages the station parking tariff.
Rail and Bus Connections From Penzance
The station is 0.3 mi from Penzance centre, making the central area a walkable onward destination for passengers who leave the car outside the immediate station approach. The station includes bus services, bike storage and step-free access among its facilities (southwesternrailway.com), so rail users have alternatives to driving for the final part of a journey.
For drivers comparing parking with public transport, the Harbour car park is listed by Cornwall Council at TR18 2GB. Its published daytime tariff runs from 9am to 6pm, with £2.50 for up to 1 hour, £5.10 for 1 to 2 hours, £7.50 for 2 to 4 hours, £11.50 for 24 hours and £29 for a weekly ticket (Cornwall Council). Those rates provide a separate town-centre parking option for journeys that do not require the car to remain beside the 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 at Penzance Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park is entered from Chyandour Cliff and has 90 spaces, including 5 accessible spaces. A designated drop-off and pick-up point is also available.
How Much Is Parking at Penzance Railway Station?
APCOA’s winter tariff is £7.50 for a Monday to Friday day, or £5.50 off-peak from 12pm. The Saturday to Sunday daily rate is £5.50. The winter tariff runs from 1st October to 31st March, so check the applicable tariff for your journey date.
How Many Spaces Does Penzance Railway Station Car Park Have?
National Rail lists 90 spaces at the station car park, including 5 accessible parking spaces. The accessible spaces are within the station’s managed facilities. A formal drop-off and pick-up point is also provided for short visits.
What Cheaper Parking Options Are Close to Penzance Railway Station?
The closest listed option is a Sainsbury’s car-park space 27 yd away at £5.98 a day. A secure space 0.2 mi away costs £50 a month. For hourly parking, West Cornwall Hospital is 0.5 mi away at £1.20 an hour, while Carminowe Crescent is 0.4 mi away at £7.50 an hour.
Is There On-Street Parking Near Penzance Railway Station?
Drivers using nearby streets need to rely on the restrictions displayed at each marked location, rather than treating the station car park tariff as permission to park on the road. The station has a formal drop-off and pick-up point, providing a designated alternative for short visits.
What Parking Is Available for Regular Commuters Near Penzance Railway Station?
For weekday commuting, APCOA’s £7.50 daily tariff applies, or £5.50 off-peak from 12pm when the journey starts later. The only Parksy monthly-priced option listed near the station is a secure space in Penzance costing £50 a month. A 27 yd Sainsbury’s space costs £5.98 a day.
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