Parking Near Royton Junction Railway Station, Spring Hill
Where Can I Park for Royton Junction Railway Station?
Royton Junction railway station is a former station on Fontwell Lane in Shaw Side, not a current operating rail facility with a railway car park. Nearby priced options include secure monthly parking in Coldhurst, 0.8 miles away, for £85 a month. For rail travel, Oldham Mumps is 0.9 miles away and a 19-minute walk from the former site.
- Address
- Fontwell Lane, Shaw Side, Oldham, OL1 4TE
- Closest listed space
- Secure Coldhurst Parking Spaces for Peace of Mind, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Oldham Mumps railway station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near Spring Hill
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Arjun Jai
Parking at Royton Junction Railway Station
Royton Junction railway station was a former station on the Oldham Loop Line, opening on 1 July 1864 and closing to passengers on 8 May 1987 (Wikipedia; disused-stations.org.uk). The location is on Fontwell Lane in Shaw Side, near Spring Hill, rather than at a current operating rail facility.
The former station site was about a quarter of a mile east of the B6194, Shaw Road (disused-stations.org.uk). Drivers heading to the location should therefore treat nearby parking as separate from a railway-operated car park.
Street Parking on Fontwell Lane and Shaw Side
The station location is listed at Fontwell Lane, Shaw Side, Oldham, OL1 4TE. The former railway site stood about a quarter of a mile east of the B6194, Shaw Road (disused-stations.org.uk), so access is through the surrounding local streets rather than a marked modern station entrance.
Any on-street space therefore needs to be assessed against the signs and markings at the exact stopping point.
Parksy Spaces for Shaw Side Journeys
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure monthly space in Coldhurst, 0.8 miles away, costing £85 a month. It suits a regular commuter who wants a reserved space rather than an hourly stay. A space at Sudden Resource Centre in Rochdale is 1.1 miles away at £4.40 an hour, while parking at Sainsbury’s Oldham, OL1 1DJ, is also 1.1 miles away at £4.65 an hour.
Other 1.1-mile choices include Chadderton Town Health Centre at £0.90 an hour, Crompton Health Centre in Shaw at £4.40 an hour, and Cannon Street Health Centre in Oldham at £4.40 a day. The hourly spaces are suited to shorter visits, the daily option to a full-day stop, and the Coldhurst space to a longer-term arrangement.
Rail and Public Transport Connections From Shaw Side
Oldham Mumps railway station is the nearest current station, 0.9 miles away and a 19-minute walk from the former Royton Junction location. It provides the practical rail connection for drivers who need to continue by train after parking in the Shaw Side area.
Royton Junction was formerly part of the Oldham Loop Line and served as a junction for the route (Wikipedia). The historic site should therefore not be treated as a live interchange with trains, station facilities or a railway park-and-ride service. A driver seeking a rail journey should use Oldham Mumps rather than planning to board at the former station site.
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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 for Royton Junction Railway Station?
Royton Junction railway station is a former station on Fontwell Lane in Shaw Side, not a current operating rail facility with a railway car park. Nearby priced options include secure monthly parking in Coldhurst, 0.8 miles away, for £85 a month. For rail travel, Oldham Mumps is 0.9 miles away and a 19-minute walk from the former site.
Is There a Railway Car Park at Royton Junction Railway Station?
No. The station closed to passengers on 8 May 1987 and the former site is on Fontwell Lane in Shaw Side, near Spring Hill. It is not a current operating rail facility, so nearby parking should be treated as separate from a railway-operated car park or park-and-ride service.
Can I Park on Fontwell Lane or in Shaw Side?
The former station location is listed at Fontwell Lane, Shaw Side, Oldham, OL1 4TE. Access is through surrounding local streets rather than a marked modern station entrance. Any on-street space should be assessed against the signs and markings at the exact stopping point before leaving a vehicle.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Option?
The closest priced option is secure monthly parking in Coldhurst, 0.8 miles away, costing £85 a month. It is suited to a regular commuter who wants a reserved space rather than an hourly stay, and is intended as a longer-term arrangement for journeys from the Shaw Side area.
What Short-Stay Parking Options Are Available Nearby?
Sudden Resource Centre in Rochdale is 1.1 miles away at £4.40 an hour, while Sainsbury’s Oldham, OL1 1DJ, is also 1.1 miles away at £4.65 an hour. Chadderton Town Health Centre is 1.1 miles away at £0.90 an hour, and Crompton Health Centre is £4.40 an hour.
Which Current Station Should I Use for a Rail Journey?
Oldham Mumps railway station is the nearest current station, 0.9 miles away and a 19-minute walk from the former site. It provides the practical rail connection for drivers parking in the Shaw Side area. A driver seeking a rail journey should use Oldham Mumps rather than plan to board at the former location.
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