Parking Near Salvation Army Halt Railway Station, St Albans
Where Can I Park for Salvation Army Halt Railway Station?
Salvation Army Halt is a disused railway stop beside the Alban Way cycle and footpath, not an operating station with a passenger car park. The nearest Parksy space is a 24/7 parking lot with electric charging, 0.2 mi away, priced at £3 an hour. A driveway 0.3 mi away costs £12 a day, offering a daily option.
- Address
- 8 Campfield Road, Fleetville, St Albans, AL1 5FL
- Closest listed space
- 24/7 Parking Lot with Electric Charging in St Albans, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- St Albans City railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Parking at Salvation Army Halt Railway Station on Campfield Road
The station is a disused railway stop whose remaining platform is on the Alban Way cycle and footpath, rather than an operating station with a passenger car park (Wikipedia; commons.wikimedia.org). The former halt stood on the north side of Campfield Road, placing the historic site close to 8 Campfield Road in Fleetville (disused-stations.org.uk).
There is no current station operator, capacity, station tariff or opening timetable to use for parking at the platform. Drivers heading for the site need to treat it as a heritage location on the Alban Way, not as a staffed rail facility with bays, ticket machines or a station entrance for vehicles.
Campfield Road and the Alban Way Approach
The historic halt was located on the north side of Campfield Road, while the surviving platform sits beside the Alban Way cycle and footpath (disused-stations.org.uk; commons.wikimedia.org). This makes the immediate approach different from a conventional station forecourt: the railway remains are reached from a shared route rather than a marked station parking area.
Parking controls, resident permits and waiting restrictions for the surrounding streets are local road matters, but no council or transport result provides a specific restriction, time limit or enforcement schedule for Campfield Road at this location. Drivers should not treat the platform or Alban Way as a place to leave a vehicle, and should use a designated parking space instead.
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of the Former Halt
Parksy lists six spaces within 1 km. The closest is a 24/7 parking lot with electric charging, 0.2 mi away, priced at £3 an hour. A driveway in St Albans is 0.3 mi away at £12 a day, while a secure 24/7 garage with electric charging is 0.4 mi away at £12.40 a day.
Two further 24/7 parking lots are each 0.5 mi away, priced at £2.10 an hour and £4.10 an hour. A space at St Albans City Hospital is 0.7 mi away and costs £3.20 a day. The charging-equipped spaces suit electric-car drivers, the driveway and hospital space suit drivers seeking a daily rate, and the 24/7 lots offer flexible access for different arrival times.
Choosing a Space for a St Albans Commute
The station site is a preserved platform rather than a working rail interchange, so a commuter cannot use a station season ticket, station permit or rail car-park booking there. The practical choice is a Parksy space selected for the length of the stay and the required access arrangement.
The 24/7 listings provide round-the-clock access, with the two charging spaces also useful for drivers who need electric charging. Hourly pricing suits a short visit, while the £12-a-day driveway, £12.40-a-day garage and £3.20-a-day hospital space are aimed at a full-day stay. Parksy lists the nearest options at 0.2 mi and 0.3 mi from the station, which keeps the walk shorter than the alternatives farther into St Albans.
Walking and Rail Connections From Salvation Army Halt
St Albans City railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away and a 10-minute walk from the site. St Albans (London Road) railway station is also nearby, at about a 12-minute walk. These are the relevant rail connections for drivers using the former halt as a landmark rather than as a boarding station.
The surviving platform forms part of the Alban Way cycle and footpath, and the route is therefore useful for walking or cycling through the area (commons.wikimedia.org). No bus, tram or park-and-ride connection is identified for this location in the transport results, so drivers wanting a public-transport interchange should plan around St Albans City or St Albans (London Road) instead.
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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 Salvation Army Halt Railway Station?
Salvation Army Halt is a disused railway stop beside the Alban Way cycle and footpath, not an operating station with a passenger car park. The nearest Parksy space is a 24/7 parking lot with electric charging, 0.2 mi away, priced at £3 an hour. A driveway 0.3 mi away costs £12 a day, offering a daily option.
Is There Parking at Salvation Army Halt Railway Station?
The former halt has no current station operator, capacity, station tariff or opening timetable for parking at the platform. Its remaining platform is beside the Alban Way cycle and footpath, rather than at a conventional station forecourt. Drivers should use a designated parking space instead of treating the platform or Alban Way as a place to leave a vehicle.
What Is the Closest Parking to Salvation Army Halt Railway Station?
Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot with electric charging 0.2 mi from the former halt, priced at £3 an hour. A driveway in St Albans is 0.3 mi away and costs £12 a day. These are the nearest listed options, keeping the walk shorter than the alternatives farther into St Albans.
Which Parking Options Are Best for a Full-Day Stay?
For a full-day stay, Parksy lists a driveway in St Albans at £12 a day, a secure 24/7 garage with electric charging at £12.40 a day, and a space at St Albans City Hospital at £3.20 a day. The driveway is 0.3 mi away, the garage 0.4 mi, and the hospital space 0.7 mi.
Can I Charge an Electric Car When Parking Near Salvation Army Halt Railway Station?
Two listed spaces have electric charging. The closest is a 24/7 parking lot 0.2 mi away, priced at £3 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage with electric charging is 0.4 mi away and costs £12.40 a day. These charging-equipped spaces are useful for electric-car drivers who also need parking.
Which Railway Stations Are Near Salvation Army Halt Railway Station?
St Albans City railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away and a 10-minute walk from the former halt. St Albans (London Road) railway station is also nearby, at about a 12-minute walk. These are the relevant rail connections for drivers using the former halt as a landmark rather than as a boarding station.
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