Parking Near Tilehurst Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park at Tilehurst Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park is entered from Oxford Road at 1002 Oxford Road and is open 24 hours Monday to Sunday. National Rail lists 112 parking spaces, while APCOA lists 116 total spaces and 3 motorbike spaces. APCOA shows a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6.80 and an off-peak rate from 12pm of £4.60.
- Address
- 1002 Oxford Road
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Space in Purley On Thames, Berkshire, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
Parking Near Tilehurst
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Tilehurst Station Car Park on Oxford Road
The station car park is operated by APCOA and is entered from Oxford Road, at the station address of 1002 Oxford Road. National Rail lists 112 parking spaces, while APCOA lists 116 total spaces and 3 motorbike spaces, so drivers should follow the on-site layout for the current arrangement (nationalrail.co.uk; apcoa.co.uk).
The car park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday (southwesternrailway.com; gwr.com). APCOA lists a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6.80 and an off-peak rate from 12pm of £4.60, with weekend daily pricing also shown by the operator (apcoa.co.uk). APCOA Connect lists a one-day parking code from 00:00 to 12:00 at £6.50, with £4.60 also displayed, and says the parking fee includes a convenience fee (apcoaconnect.com).
Parking Controls Around 1002 Oxford Road
The station sits on Oxford Road in Reading, near Tilehurst, so the approach is a main-road station frontage rather than a separate suburban parking court. Drivers using streets near the entrance need to distinguish the APCOA station facility from ordinary roadside space, because a station tariff does not authorise parking outside the marked car park.
Those charges apply to Dunstall Close, not to Oxford Road or the station car park. The council tariff makes Dunstall Close a possible town-side alternative, but it is not a substitute for following restrictions on the station approach.
Parksy Parking Near the Station and Tilehurst
For a space away from the station car park, Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot in Tilehurst, 1.0 mi away, at £4.60 an hour. A driveway space in Purley On Thames is 0.8 mi away and costs £129 a month, making the monthly option more suitable for a regular parker than for a single rail journey.
Two Reading spaces are 1.1 mi away: parking near Circuit Lane Surgery costs £4.70 a day, while a separate rented space costs £12 a day. The lower-priced daily space suits a straightforward day trip, whereas the £12 option may appeal when proximity or availability matters more than tariff. Further choices include parking on The Meadway, 1.3 mi away at £1.28 an hour, and a space at Penta Hotel Reading, also 1.3 mi away at £4.70 a day.
Commuter Planning for Tilehurst Rail Journeys
Commuters have a choice between the station’s 112-space National Rail car park and Parksy spaces ranging from 0.8 mi to 1.3 mi away. The station facility is open around the clock, which helps for early and late trains, while the Parksy options include a monthly space in Purley On Thames, a secure 24/7 lot in Tilehurst and daily spaces in Reading.
APCOA provides a regular-space service for Tilehurst and shows 116 total spaces at the location (apcoa.co.uk). APCOA Connect also supports advance purchase through a parking code, with a one-day period from 00:00 to 12:00 listed at £6.50 and £4.60 displayed for the associated tariff (apcoaconnect.com). A commuter seeking a repeat arrangement can therefore compare APCOA’s regular-space service with the £129 monthly Parksy space, while occasional travellers can compare daily or hourly choices.
Rail and Bus Links From Reading Near Tilehurst
Tilehurst is a railway station in Reading, near Tilehurst, at 1002 Oxford Road. The station offers drop-off and pick-up points and cycling facilities, alongside its station parking (nationalrail.co.uk). Those facilities make the site usable for passengers arriving by car for a short transfer, by bicycle or as part of a lift to the train.
For drivers who do not need to leave a car at the station, the drop-off and pick-up point provides a direct rail connection without occupying a parking bay. The station’s 24-hour opening pattern supports early and late travel, while the APCOA location and nearby Parksy spaces provide alternatives for passengers who need to keep a vehicle near the railway.
* 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 Tilehurst Railway Station?
The APCOA station car park is entered from Oxford Road at 1002 Oxford Road and is open 24 hours Monday to Sunday. National Rail lists 112 parking spaces, while APCOA lists 116 total spaces and 3 motorbike spaces. APCOA shows a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6.80 and an off-peak rate from 12pm of £4.60.
How Much Does the Station Car Park Cost?
APCOA lists a Monday to Friday daily rate of £6.80 and an off-peak rate from 12pm of £4.60. APCOA Connect lists a one-day parking code from 00:00 to 12:00 at £6.50, with £4.60 also displayed, and says the parking fee includes a convenience fee. Weekend daily pricing is also shown by APCOA.
Is the Station Car Park Open 24 Hours?
The station car park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday. This supports early and late trains. APCOA Connect also supports advance purchase through a parking code, with a one-day period from 00:00 to 12:00 listed at £6.50 and £4.60 displayed for the associated tariff.
How Many Spaces Are at the Station Car Park?
National Rail lists 112 parking spaces, while APCOA lists 116 total spaces and 3 motorbike spaces. Because the figures differ, drivers should follow the on-site layout for the current arrangement. The car park is operated by APCOA and is entered from Oxford Road at 1002 Oxford Road.
Can I Use Drop-Off, Pick-Up or Cycling Facilities?
The station offers drop-off and pick-up points and cycling facilities alongside its station parking. The drop-off and pick-up point provides a direct rail connection for drivers who do not need to leave a car at the station, while cycling facilities support passengers arriving by bicycle.
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