Parking Near Orton Mere Railway Station, Peterborough
Where Can I Park for Orton Mere Railway Station?
The station is served by the Orton Mere car park at The Staunch, beside the Nene Valley Railway station and the River Nene. Charges apply all day, every day, with up to 10 minutes free, £2.20 for up to 1 hour and a maximum 24-hour stay costing £5. Drivers should allow time to park and reach the platform through the surrounding parkland.
- Address
- The Staunch
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Orton Mere Car Park, Peterborough, 86 yd (1 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Orton Mere Station Car Park
The station is served by the Orton Mere car park, operated by the Nene Park Trust. Parking charges apply all day, every day, with up to 10 minutes free and up to 1 hour charged at £2.20 (Nene Park Trust; Saba Parking). A maximum 24-hour stay costs £5 (Saba Parking).
The car park is at The Staunch, beside the Nene Valley Railway station and the River Nene. The Nene Park Trust identifies the site as the parking location for Orton Mere and Woodston Reach (Nene Park Trust). Drivers using the railway should allow time to park and reach the platform within the surrounding parkland.
Parking Rules Around the Staunch
Parking charges at Orton Mere apply all day, every day, rather than only during weekday commuter hours (Nene Park Trust). The published short-stay tariff includes up to 10 minutes free, which suits a quick drop-off when the vehicle leaves within that period (Nene Park Trust).
The car park tariff sets a maximum stay of 24 hours, priced at £5 (Saba Parking). The station sits beside the River Nene between Ferry Meadows and Peterborough Nene Valley on the Nene Valley Railway (Wikipedia). Drivers using nearby roads should treat the signed car-park terms as separate from any railway journey arrangements.
Commuter Parking for the Nene Valley Railway
A full-day stay at the station car park is covered by the £5 maximum 24-hour tariff (Saba Parking). An annual permit costs £65 and can be used in the Thorpe Meadows and Orton Mere car parks (Saba Parking). The annual option is aimed at regular users who need repeated access rather than a single visit.
The Nene Valley Railway places the station between Ferry Meadows and Peterborough Nene Valley (Wikipedia). Orton Mere is therefore a practical boarding point for a journey along the heritage railway, while the daily tariff also accommodates visitors combining the train with walks or time beside the River Nene.
Parksy Parking Near Orton Mere
The closest priced Parksy option is a car-park space at Orton Mere, a few steps away at 86 yd, costing £2.20 an hour. Its location and hourly rate suit drivers who want to stay close to the station for a short visit.
Further options include a Thorpe Wood car park space 0.7 mi away at £2.20 an hour, plus spaces at Orton Meadows and near Orton, each 0.8 mi away. The Orton Meadows space costs £2.30 an hour, while the space near Orton costs £4.10 an hour. These choices suit drivers who prefer a named car park or a different approach to the station.
Ferry Meadows Car Park is 1.1 mi away at £2.40 an hour, and a Thorpe Meadows space is also 1.1 mi away at £2.20 an hour. Both are alternatives for drivers prepared to park farther from the platform.
Rail and Park-and-Ride Alternatives From Orton Mere
The Nene Valley Railway connects Orton Mere with Ferry Meadows and Peterborough Nene Valley, the two adjacent stations named for the site (Wikipedia). Those links make the station useful for heritage railway trips as well as for access to the Nene Park area.
Ferry Meadows is also represented by a Parksy car park option 1.1 mi from the station, priced at £2.40 an hour. Thorpe Meadows has a Parksy option at the same 1.1 mi distance, priced at £2.20 an hour. Drivers who are comfortable starting farther away can use those locations as alternatives to parking beside the platform.
Peterborough city centre is 1.8 mi from the station. The station address is The Staunch, Peterborough, placing the railway stop within the Nene Park setting rather than in the city-centre road network.
* 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 Orton Mere Railway Station?
The station is served by the Orton Mere car park at The Staunch, beside the Nene Valley Railway station and the River Nene. Charges apply all day, every day, with up to 10 minutes free, £2.20 for up to 1 hour and a maximum 24-hour stay costing £5. Drivers should allow time to park and reach the platform through the surrounding parkland.
How Much Does Parking at Orton Mere Station Cost?
The station car park charges £2.20 for up to 1 hour and £5 for a maximum 24-hour stay. Up to 10 minutes is free, which suits a quick drop-off when the vehicle leaves within that period. Charges apply all day, every day, rather than only during weekday commuter hours.
Is There an Annual Parking Permit for Regular Railway Users?
An annual permit costs £65 and can be used in the Thorpe Meadows and Orton Mere car parks. The annual option is aimed at regular users who need repeated access rather than a single visit. A full-day stay is also covered by the £5 maximum 24-hour tariff.
What Parksy Parking Is Closest to the Station?
The closest priced Parksy option is a car-park space at Orton Mere, 86 yd away, costing £2.20 an hour. A Thorpe Wood car park space is 0.7 mi away at £2.20 an hour. Orton Meadows and a space near Orton are each 0.8 mi away, priced at £2.30 and £4.10 an hour.
What Other Parking Options Are Available Near Orton Mere?
Ferry Meadows Car Park is 1.1 mi away at £2.40 an hour, while a Thorpe Meadows space is also 1.1 mi away at £2.20 an hour. These are alternatives for drivers prepared to park farther from the platform, alongside the options at Orton Mere, Thorpe Wood, Orton Meadows and near Orton.
Which Stations Connect With Orton Mere on the Nene Valley Railway?
The Nene Valley Railway places the station between Ferry Meadows and Peterborough Nene Valley. Those adjacent stations make it useful for heritage railway trips and access to the Nene Park area. The station address is The Staunch, Peterborough, and Peterborough city centre is 1.8 mi away.
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