Parking Near Selsdon Railway Station, South Croydon
Where Can I Park for Selsdon Railway Station?
Selsdon railway station is disused, at 69 Sussex Road, Greater London, CR2 7DB, so drivers should use nearby facilities. The closest priced option is a secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon, 0.3 mi away, at £3.70 an hour. South Croydon station is the practical rail alternative and offers free parking for registered Blue Badge holders.
- Address
- 69 Sussex Road, Waddon, Greater London, CR2 7DB
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in South Croydon, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- South Croydon railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near South Croydon
Selsdon railway station with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, helping drivers enjoy a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Selsdon Railway Station
Selsdon railway station was reached by a short access road on the north side of Selsdon Road, according to Disused Stations. The location is in Waddon, near South Croydon, at 69 Sussex Road, Greater London, CR2 7DB. The station is disused, so drivers should plan around nearby facilities rather than expect a station-operated car park.
South Croydon station is the practical rail alternative for drivers using this address. APCOA lists South Croydon Station parking, including free parking for Blue Badge holders who register their vehicle through the APCOA Blue Badge Portal or APCOA Connect (APCOA). Southern Railway also says Blue Badge holders can park free in its car parks, excluding 20-minute drop-off bays, loading bays, staff bays and premier bays (Southern Railway).
Commuter Parking Near the Station Site
For a regular journey, the nearby Parksy listings offer choices by duration rather than a single station tariff. A secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon is priced at £3.70 an hour and sits 0.3 mi away, making it suitable for drivers who need flexible access throughout the day.
A secure electric lot 0.4 mi away costs £7.10 a day, while a gated garage space 0.5 mi away costs £12 a day. The daily options are better suited to a full workday than hourly parking, and the electric lot may appeal to drivers who need a charging-ready space. A commercial garage in Croydon is listed at £90 a month, offering a longer-term option for a commuter who parks regularly.
Street Parking Around Sussex Road
The council also states that the first 60 minutes are free. These rules make short visits more realistic than an all-day commute when using unrestricted public bays near the station address.
Drivers visiting the former station site should distinguish council-managed free parking from private spaces and railway parking. The council’s published free-parking arrangements apply to the relevant local and district-centre areas, while APCOA manages the South Croydon station facility. A Blue Badge vehicle must be registered with APCOA to use free parking at its station car parks (APCOA).
Parksy Spaces in South Croydon and Croydon
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon, 0.3 mi away, at £3.70 an hour. A secure electric lot and parking near TOP Medical Clinic are both 0.4 mi away, priced at £7.10 a day and £4 an hour respectively. The first suits a full-day commute, while the clinic-side space suits shorter visits.
Further choices include a secure gated garage space in South Croydon, 0.5 mi away, at £12 a day, plus secure covered parking in Croydon, CR0, 0.7 mi away, at £7.50 an hour with 24/7 access. A secure commercial garage in Croydon is 0.7 mi away and costs £90 a month, making it the clearest match for longer-term parking.
Rail and Bus Alternatives From Waddon
South Croydon railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.3 mi away and about a 7-minute walk. Sanderstead railway station is about a 13-minute walk, while Purley Oaks railway station is about a 16-minute walk. These alternatives give commuters several rail access points around Waddon, near South Croydon.
South Croydon station is on Blunt Road, CR2 7PA, and has one EV charging point listed for its car park (CarFinance247). Southern Railway confirms that its car parks accommodate Blue Badge holders free of charge, subject to registration and bay exclusions (Southern Railway). The nearby rail options and Parksy spaces provide alternatives to relying on short-stay council parking.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- National Rail Enquiries parking information
- UK Government parking rules
- Croydon Station car park opens to commuters
- South Croydon Station - APCOA
- Free parking places
- Parking at the Train Station | Train Station Car Park
- South Croydon Railway Station Car Park EV Charging ...
- Disused Stations: Selsdon
* 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 Selsdon Railway Station?
Selsdon railway station is disused, at 69 Sussex Road, Greater London, CR2 7DB, so drivers should use nearby facilities. The closest priced option is a secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon, 0.3 mi away, at £3.70 an hour. South Croydon station is the practical rail alternative and offers free parking for registered Blue Badge holders.
Is There a Car Park at Selsdon Railway Station?
The station is disused, so drivers should plan around nearby facilities rather than expect a station-operated car park. The former site was reached by a short access road on the north side of Selsdon Road, at 69 Sussex Road, Greater London, CR2 7DB. South Croydon station is the practical rail alternative.
What Is the Closest Parking Near the Station Site?
The closest priced option is a secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon, 0.3 mi away, priced at £3.70 an hour. It offers flexible access throughout the day. A secure electric lot 0.4 mi away costs £7.10 a day, while a gated garage space 0.5 mi away costs £12 a day.
Is Free Parking Available Near the Station Address?
The council states that the first 60 minutes are free in relevant local and district-centre areas. These arrangements apply to council-managed public bays, not private spaces or railway parking. At South Croydon station, Blue Badge holders can park free after registering their vehicle through the APCOA Blue Badge Portal or APCOA Connect.
What Monthly Parking Is Available for Commuters?
A secure commercial garage in Croydon is listed at £90 a month and is the clearest match for longer-term parking. For shorter commitments, a secure electric lot 0.4 mi away costs £7.10 a day, while a secure 24/7 parking lot in South Croydon is 0.3 mi away and costs £3.70 an hour.
Which Railway Stations Are Alternatives Nearby?
South Croydon railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.3 mi away and about a 7-minute walk. Sanderstead railway station is about a 13-minute walk, while Purley Oaks railway station is about a 16-minute walk. South Croydon station is on Blunt Road, CR2 7PA, and has one EV charging point listed.
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