Parking Near Purley Oaks Railway Station, South Croydon
Where Can I Park at Purley Oaks Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park is entered from Brantwood Road and has 68 spaces. Day parking is listed as open 24 hours, with a £4.60 total for a booked day, secure parking and limited availability. Blue Badge holders park free according to APCOA, and a drop-off and pick-up point is also listed.
- Address
- 1 Station Approach, Sanderstead, Greater London, CR2 0QD
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Lot in South Croydon - 24/7 Access, 224 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Sanderstead railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near South Croydon
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Purley Oaks Station Car Park on Brantwood Road
The station car park is operated by APCOA and is entered from Brantwood Road, rather than Station Approach. APCOA’s pre-booking page lists day parking as open 24 hours, with secure parking and limited availability, and shows a £4.60 total for a booked day (APCOA Prebook). National Rail lists 68 parking spaces at the station (National Rail).
APCOA states that parking is free for Blue Badge holders, with 122 disabled spaces shown on its station page (APCOA). National Rail separately records no accessible parking spaces, so the published accessibility information is not consistent between the two operator and railway pages. The station also has a drop-off and pick-up point listed by National Rail, which is useful when a passenger needs to be left near the entrance without using a commuter space (National Rail).
Street Parking Around Sanderstead and Station Approach
The station address is 1 Station Approach, Sanderstead, Greater London, CR2 0QD, near South Croydon. The published station information identifies Brantwood Road as the car-park entrance and Station Approach as the station address, so drivers should distinguish the access road from the station forecourt when approaching the area.
APCOA’s station information says Blue Badge holders can park free at the station (APCOA). The council information available for Purley separately lists a 24-hour multi-storey car park with 387 spaces and 10 disabled spaces, with charges applying Monday to Saturday from 7am to 6pm and Sundays free (Croydon Council).
Commuter Parking at the Station
APCOA’s station listing says Blue Badge parking is free and gives 01895 262122 as the contact number (APCOA). Southern Railway says station parking can be paid for using the APCOA Connect app or by calling 01895 262122 from a mobile (Southern Railway). The station’s 68 spaces, listed by National Rail, make arriving earlier particularly relevant for commuters who need to park at the station rather than walk from a private space (National Rail).
Parksy Spaces Near Purley Oaks
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure parking lot in South Croydon, 224 yards away, costing £4.60 a day. A second secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon is 0.2 miles away at £7.60 a day. These spaces suit commuters who want a bookable alternative close to the station, with the first offering the lower daily price and the second offering round-the-clock access.
Further choices include a parking space near TOP Medical Clinic, 0.4 miles away at £4 an hour, and a secure gated garage space in South Croydon, also 0.4 miles away, at £12 a day. A secure allocated parking space in Purley is 0.5 miles away at £12 a day. Rotary House in Croydon offers a 24/7 space 0.7 miles away at £6.25 an hour, making it more suited to flexible short stays than a regular full-day commute.
Sanderstead, Selsdon and Purley Connections
Sanderstead railway station is the nearest alternative, 0.2 miles from the station and around a five-minute walk. Selsdon railway station is about a 16-minute walk away, while Purley railway station is about an 18-minute walk away. These walking connections give commuters a choice of nearby rail stations when parking or train availability makes the immediate station less convenient.
Purley’s council multi-storey car park provides a larger formal parking alternative, with 387 spaces and 10 disabled spaces, and is open 24 hours (Croydon Council). Its published charging period is Monday to Saturday from 7am to 6pm, with Sundays free (Croydon Council). The station itself has a drop-off and pick-up point, recorded by National Rail, for short passenger movements rather than a substitute for a full commuting stay (National Rail).
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* 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 Purley Oaks Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park is entered from Brantwood Road and has 68 spaces. Day parking is listed as open 24 hours, with a £4.60 total for a booked day, secure parking and limited availability. Blue Badge holders park free according to APCOA, and a drop-off and pick-up point is also listed.
How Do I Access the Station Car Park?
The station car park is entered from Brantwood Road, rather than Station Approach. Station Approach is the station address and forecourt, so drivers should distinguish the car-park access road from the station entrance when approaching the area. The car park is operated by APCOA.
How Much Does Station Parking Cost?
APCOA’s pre-booking page lists day parking as open 24 hours and shows a £4.60 total for a booked day. It also describes the parking as secure, with limited availability. The station has 68 spaces, so commuters who need to park there may find arriving earlier particularly relevant.
Is Parking Free for Blue Badge Holders?
APCOA states that Blue Badge holders can park free at the station. Its station page shows 122 disabled spaces, while National Rail separately records no accessible parking spaces, so the published accessibility information is not consistent between the operator and railway pages. APCOA lists 01895 262122 as its contact number.
How Can I Pay for Commuter Parking?
Station parking can be paid for using the APCOA Connect app or by calling 01895 262122 from a mobile, according to Southern Railway. The station’s 68 spaces make arriving earlier particularly relevant for commuters who need to park at the station rather than walk from a private space.
What Alternatives Are Available Near the Station?
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure parking lot in South Croydon, 224 yards away, costing £4.60 a day. Further options include £4 an hour at 0.4 miles and £12 a day at 0.4 miles.
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