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# Parking Near Riddlesdown Railway Station, Purley

Transport Parking · Purley, England · Riddlesdown railway station

Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

Riddlesdown Railway Station, Riddlesdown, London, ENG

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Where Can I Park for Riddlesdown Railway Station?

There is no station-owned car park at Riddlesdown railway station, although one accessible parking space and a drop-off and pick-up point are recorded. For longer stays, a monthly space in Kenley is 0.5 mi away and costs £90 a month. The Riddlesdown Common car park costs £3 all day on weekdays, weekends and bank or public holidays, but closes at dusk.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>Riddlesdown Railway Station, Riddlesdown, London, ENG</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Affordable Parking Space in Kenley, South London, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
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## Parking Near Purley

[Affordable Parking Space in Kenley, South London £90.00/mo 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/kenley/affordable-parking-space-in-kenley-south-london-104812) [Convenient Parking at The Moorings Surgery, Kenley £5.20/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/kenley/convenient-parking-at-the-moorings-surgery-kenley-107455) [Convenient Stashbee Purley Parking in South London £88.00/mo 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/purley/convenient-stashbee-purley-parking-in-south-london-104362) [Affordable Parking Near Purley Health Clinic - Just £5.1/Day! £5.10/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/purley/affordable-parking-near-purley-health-clinic-just--106844) [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Purley with EV Charging £9.10/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/purley/secure-247-parking-lot-purley-ev-charging-161299) [Convenient Parking Space in Purley, Surrey CR8 £12.00/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/purley/convenient-parking-space-in-purley-surrey-cr8-116818)

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![Riddlesdown railway station with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, offering a short walk and less time circling for a space.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-riddlesdown-railway-station-purley-98d2fb.webp) Riddlesdown railway station with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, offering a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com)

## No Station Car Park at Riddlesdown Railway Station

Drivers cannot use a station-owned parking area here. National Rail lists no parking spaces at Riddlesdown railway station, alongside one accessible parking space and a drop-off and pick-up point (nationalrail.co.uk). South Western Railway also records that car parking is not available at the station (southwesternrailway.co.uk).

The station is in Riddlesdown, near Purley, with its address given as Riddlesdown, London. The station information also records bike storage, offering another option for the final part of a journey (southwesternrailway.co.uk).

## Coombe Wood Hill Parking Near the Station

The residents’ association identifies this location as a local parking issue, so drivers should treat the road layout and any signed controls as important when choosing a space.

The nearby Riddlesdown Common car park is a separate council-managed option rather than a station facility. The City of London says it opens each day from 7am and closes at dusk, with closing times shown at the entrance (cityoflondon.gov.uk). Weekday parking costs £1.50 for up to 2 hours or £3 all day, while weekends and bank or public holidays cost £3 all day (cityoflondon.gov.uk). Its opening pattern suits daytime visits more than late railway commutes.

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## Booked Parksy Spaces Around Riddlesdown and Kenley

For a longer stay, a [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) space in Kenley is 0.5 mi away and costs £90 a month. A space at The Moorings Surgery in Kenley is 0.6 mi away at £5.20 an hour, giving short-stay drivers a priced option close to the station area. Both spaces suit commuters who prefer an arranged off-street location to searching on local roads.

Further towards Purley, a monthly space in South London is 0.7 mi away and costs £88 a month. A space near Purley Health Clinic is also 0.7 mi away and costs £5.10 a day. These choices cover regular weekday parking and lower-cost daily parking, with the Kenley listings positioned closer to the station.

## Commuter Parking Choices for Early Trains

The lack of station parking means peak-time drivers need an alternative arranged before arriving. The monthly Kenley space, 0.5 mi away, is suited to a regular commuter who wants a recurring location, while the £5.20-an-hour space at The Moorings Surgery is better matched to a shorter visit or an occasional journey.

Drivers wanting a daily booking can choose the space near Purley Health Clinic for £5.10 a day, 0.7 mi away. A secure 24/7 parking lot in Purley with EV charging is 0.8 mi away and costs £9.10 a day, making it useful for drivers who need charging alongside parking.

## Walking and Onward Links From Riddlesdown

Kenley railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away and an 11-minute walk. Purley railway station is also nearby at about a 14-minute walk. These connections give drivers a choice of station access when parking closer to Riddlesdown is unsuitable, with Kenley the shorter walk in the listed local information.

For a journey beginning at the station, the recorded drop-off and pick-up point provides a place for passengers to transfer from a car, while the bike storage supports a cycle connection to the train (nationalrail.co.uk; southwesternrailway.co.uk). The Riddlesdown Common car park can serve daytime access to the surrounding open space, but its 7am opening and dusk closing make it less suitable for a late return (cityoflondon.gov.uk).

Show street view near Riddlesdown railway station

## Sources

- [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules)
- [National Rail parking information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk)
- [Commuter parking](https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/commuter-parking)
- [View map and list of Council car parks](https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/directory/7/council-car-parks/category/70)
- [Riddlesdown Train Station](https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/station-information/stations/riddlesdown)
- [Parking at Riddlesdown - City of London](https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/the-coulsdon-commons/riddlesdown/parking-at-riddlesdown)
- [Parking – Riddlesdown Residents Association](https://riddlesdownresidents.org.uk/parking/)
- [Riddlesdown Station](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/riddlesdown/)
- [Visit Riddlesdown - City of London](https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/the-coulsdon-commons/riddlesdown/visit-riddlesdown)

\* 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 Riddlesdown Railway Station?

There is no station-owned car park at Riddlesdown railway station, although one accessible parking space and a drop-off and pick-up point are recorded. For longer stays, a monthly space in Kenley is 0.5 mi away and costs £90 a month. The Riddlesdown Common car park costs £3 all day on weekdays, weekends and bank or public holidays, but closes at dusk.

### Is There Parking at Riddlesdown Railway Station?

Car parking is not available at the station, and National Rail lists no parking spaces. One accessible parking space and a drop-off and pick-up point are recorded. Bike storage is also available, providing another option for the final part of a journey. Drivers should arrange alternative parking before arriving, particularly for peak-time travel.

### How Much Is Parking at Riddlesdown Common?

The council-managed Riddlesdown Common car park costs £1.50 for up to 2 hours or £3 all day on weekdays. At weekends and on bank or public holidays, parking costs £3 all day. It opens each day from 7am and closes at dusk, with closing times shown at the entrance, so it suits daytime visits more than late railway commutes.

### What Monthly Parking Is Available Near Riddlesdown?

A monthly parking space in Kenley is 0.5 mi away and costs £90 a month. A monthly space further towards Purley is 0.7 mi away and costs £88 a month. These arranged off-street options suit regular weekday parking, while the Kenley space is positioned closer in the listed local information.

### Are There Daily or Hourly Parking Spaces Near Riddlesdown?

The Moorings Surgery in Kenley offers parking 0.6 mi away at £5.20 an hour, matching a short visit or occasional journey. Near Purley Health Clinic, a space is 0.7 mi away and costs £5.10 a day. A secure 24/7 parking lot in Purley is 0.8 mi away, costs £9.10 a day and has EV charging.

### Which Nearby Stations Can I Walk to From Parking?

Kenley railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away and an 11-minute walk. Purley railway station is also nearby at about a 14-minute walk. These connections provide alternatives when parking closer to Riddlesdown is unsuitable, with Kenley the shorter walk in the listed local information.

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