--- description: Free Metrolink parking while trams run, plus nearby spaces from £2 a day and monthly options from £46 for Bury Line commuters. title: Parking Near Besses O' Th' Barn Tram Stop Train Station, Prestwich | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9eaca278.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Besses O' Th' Barn Tram Stop Train Station, Prestwich Transport Parking · Prestwich, England · Besses o' th' Barn tram stop Train Station Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Thatch Leach Lane, Besses o' th' Barn, Bury, M45 6AU [Airport Parking (MAN)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/man) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/prestwich) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/prestwich) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/prestwich) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/prestwich) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/prestwich) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/prestwich) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/prestwich) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/prestwich) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/prestwich) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/prestwich) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/prestwich) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/prestwich) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/prestwich) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/prestwich) Where Can I Park for Besses O' Th' Barn Tram Stop Train Station? The small car park beside the tram stop on Thatch Leach Lane is free for Metrolink users while trams are running. As spaces may be limited, priced alternatives include parking at Worsley Park Marriott, 0.6 miles away for £4.50 a day, or The Meadows, 1.1 miles away for £2 a day. Listen to article 5:33 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
Thatch Leach Lane, Besses o' th' Barn, Bury, M45 6AU
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking at Worsley Park Marriott, Prestwich, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Nearest station
Prestwich tram stop, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
## Parking Near Prestwich [Affordable Parking at Worsley Park Marriott, Prestwich £4.50/day 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/prestwich/affordable-parking-at-worsley-park-marriott-prestw-108699) [Secure Parking Space for Rent in Prestwich, Manchester £12.00/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/prestwich-manchester-greater-manchester/secure-parking-space-for-rent-in-prestwich-manches-118205) [Affordable Stashbee Parking in Prestwich, Greater Manchester £46.00/mo 0.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/prestwich/affordable-stashbee-parking-in-prestwich-greater-m-104649) [Secure Parking in Whitefield, Greater Manchester £134.00/mo 0.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitefield/secure-parking-in-whitefield-greater-manchester-104663) [Cheap Off-Street Parking in The Meadows, England £2.00/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/meadows/cheap-offstreet-parking-meadows-england-153038) [Convenient Covered Parking in Heywood Rd, Manchester £30.00/day 1.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/convenient-covered-parking-in-heywood-rd-mancheste-112292) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9eaca278.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@arjun-jai-498245236) / Arjun Jai ## Besses O' Th' Barn Stop Car Park on Thatch Leach Lane The station has a small car park beside the tram stop on Thatch Leach Lane, Besses o' th' Barn, Bury, M45 6AU. Parking is free for Metrolink users while trams are running, according to VisitNorthWest. The same source lists the facility as small, so it is best suited to a straightforward tram journey rather than a guaranteed all-day space. Transport for Greater Manchester lists Besses o' th' Barn as a Metrolink stop with facilities, accessibility information and maps (tfgm.com). The stop is on the Bury Line, giving drivers a direct tram connection towards Manchester and Bury without moving the car once parked. ## Parking Controls Around Thatch Leach Lane and Besses O' Th' Barn The stop address is Thatch Leach Lane, in Besses o' th' Barn near Prestwich. The station car park is identified as a small car park, while parking information for the stop says it is free for Metrolink users while trams are running (visitnorthwest.com). Drivers using nearby streets should distinguish the station facility from unrestricted-looking kerbside space. The practical choice for a tram commute is therefore the station car park or a booked off-street space rather than relying on a roadside gap. Show map of Prestwich ## Parksy Spaces Near Besses O' Th' Barn and Prestwich Parksy lists six nearby spaces, covering short visits, regular commuting and longer stays. The closest priced option is a space at Worsley Park Marriott, 0.6 miles away, costing £4.50 a day. A secure parking space in Prestwich is 0.8 miles away at £12 a day, while an off-street space in The Meadows is 1.1 miles away at £2 a day. For drivers who need a monthly arrangement, a Stashbee space in Prestwich is 0.9 miles away at £46 a month, and secure parking in Whitefield is also 0.9 miles away at £134 a month. Covered parking on Heywood Rd is 1.2 miles away at £30 a day. The lower-priced daily spaces suit occasional tram users, while the monthly listings are aimed at repeat commuters. ## Commuter Parking Choices for the Bury Line Stop The station car park is free for Metrolink users while trams are running, but its small size makes early arrival more useful on busy commuting days (visitnorthwest.com). A driver who needs a predictable space can choose a priced Parksy listing instead of depending on the station facility, with options ranging from £2 a day at The Meadows to £12 a day in Prestwich. [Monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) is available through two nearby Parksy listings: £46 a month for the Stashbee space in Prestwich and £134 a month for secure parking in Whitefield. The listings also include daily choices at Worsley Park Marriott, the Prestwich secure space, The Meadows and Heywood Rd. The station information describes [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for Metrolink users while trams are running, rather than a separate commuter permit or season-ticket product (visitnorthwest.com). ## Tram and Park-and-Ride Connections From Besses O' Th' Barn Prestwich tram stop is the nearest listed station, 0.6 miles away, with a 13-minute walk from the station. A tram journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Besses o' th' Barn takes 27 minutes and costs £2 to £4, according to Rome2Rio. For drivers who prefer to leave the car at a larger transport facility, Transport for Greater Manchester publishes a dedicated park-and-ride service covering locations across Greater Manchester (tfgm.com). The stop itself has cycle stands and lockers as well as a covered platform, according to VisitNorthWest, giving commuters alternatives to driving all the way to the station. 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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 Besses O' Th' Barn Tram Stop Train Station? The small car park beside the tram stop on Thatch Leach Lane is free for Metrolink users while trams are running. As spaces may be limited, priced alternatives include parking at Worsley Park Marriott, 0.6 miles away for £4.50 a day, or The Meadows, 1.1 miles away for £2 a day. ### Is Parking Free at Besses O' Th' Barn Tram Stop Train Station? The station car park is free for Metrolink users while trams are running. It is a small facility, so it is better suited to a straightforward tram journey than a guaranteed all-day space. Drivers needing a predictable space can use a booked off-street option instead. ### What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Spaces? The lowest-priced daily option is an off-street space in The Meadows, 1.1 miles away, costing £2 a day. Worsley Park Marriott is 0.6 miles away at £4.50 a day. A secure parking space in Prestwich costs £12 a day and is 0.8 miles away. ### Is Monthly Commuter Parking Available Nearby? Monthly options include a Stashbee space in Prestwich, 0.9 miles away at £46 a month, and secure parking in Whitefield, also 0.9 miles away at £134 a month. These listings are aimed at repeat commuters who need a more predictable arrangement than the small station car park. ### What Should Drivers Know About Parking on Nearby Streets? Drivers should distinguish the station facility from unrestricted-looking kerbside space around Thatch Leach Lane and Besses o' th' Barn. For a tram commute, the station car park or a booked off-street space is the practical choice rather than relying on a roadside gap. ### Which Tram Connections Serve the Stop? Besses o' th' Barn is on the Bury Line, providing a direct tram connection towards Manchester and Bury without moving the car once parked. A journey from Manchester Piccadilly takes 27 minutes and costs £2 to £4. 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