Parking Near Goodrington Sands Railway Station, Torquay
Where Can I Park for Goodrington Sands Railway Station?
The nearby railway attraction has all-day parking, but its two car parks are owned by South Hams District Council and charges apply. The closest priced Parksy space is at Corner Place Surgery in Paignton, 0.4 mi away, at £0.92 an hour. For a full day, a secure 24/7 Paignton car park is 0.6 mi away at £4.50 a day.
- Address
- Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Corner Place Surgery, Paignton, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Parking at Goodrington Sands Railway Station
The nearby rail attraction has all-day parking, but its two car parks are owned by South Hams District Council and charges apply (Dartmouth Steam Railway).
For drivers heading towards Goodrington Sands beach or Splashdown Quaywest, Torbay Council identifies Quay West and Youngs Park as the closest car parks to the beach (Torbay Council). Youngs Park Car Park has 130 spaces, including 4 disabled spaces, is described as long stay and is open all year (English Riviera).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Goodrington Sands
The closest priced Parksy option is a space at Corner Place Surgery in Paignton, 0.4 mi away, costing £0.92 an hour. It suits a short visit or a few hours near the station and seafront. A secure 24/7 car park in Paignton is 0.6 mi away at £4.50 a day, making it more suitable for a full day.
For longer stays, a secure Stashbee space in Paignton is 0.9 mi away at £50 a month. A 24/7 Torbay car park with EV charging is 1.5 mi away at £3.50 an hour. Further choices include parking at Best Western Livermead Cliff in Torquay, 2.0 mi away at £9.30 a day, and a secure Stashbee space in Brixham, 2.9 mi away at £93 a month.
Commuter Parking in Paignton Around the Station
The station has had no scheduled service since 2020 (Wikipedia), so it is not a conventional daily rail-commuter destination. Drivers using the area for the beach, Youngs Park or the steam railway should treat the longer-stay options differently from the hourly spaces.
The Paignton Stashbee space costs £50 a month, while the secure 24/7 Paignton car park costs £4.50 a day. The Brixham Stashbee space costs £93 a month, and the 24/7 Torbay car park with EV charging costs £3.50 an hour. The Parksy listings therefore include monthly choices for regular parking as well as daily and hourly options for occasional visits.
Roadside Parking and Restrictions by Goodrington Sands
Torbay Council directs visitors towards North Beach parking close to Goodrington Sands, with Quay West and Youngs Park listed as the closest car parks (Torbay Council).
Youngs Park Car Park is described as long stay and open all year, with 130 spaces and 4 disabled spaces (English Riviera). The listing also records no CCTV (English Riviera). These details matter for drivers choosing a marked car park near Youngs Park and the steam railway rather than relying on informal roadside parking.
Rail and Bus Alternatives Around Paignton and Goodrington
The station is close to Goodrington Sands beach and Splashdown Quaywest water park in Paignton (Wikipedia). Youngs Park Car Park is described as ideal for Goodrington Sands, Youngs Park and the Steam Railway (English Riviera). Torbay Council places Quay West and Youngs Park among the closest car parks for Goodrington Sands North Beach (Torbay Council).
The wider rail alternative is Paignton, while the Dartmouth Steam Railway provides a nearby visitor connection with all-day parking. Its two car parks are owned by South Hams District Council and charges apply (Dartmouth Steam Railway). The South Devon Railway has its main car park at Buckfastleigh, where ample free car and coach parking is available, while its station is about a 20 minute walk from that car park (South Devon Railway).
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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 Goodrington Sands Railway Station?
The nearby railway attraction has all-day parking, but its two car parks are owned by South Hams District Council and charges apply. The closest priced Parksy space is at Corner Place Surgery in Paignton, 0.4 mi away, at £0.92 an hour. For a full day, a secure 24/7 Paignton car park is 0.6 mi away at £4.50 a day.
What Are the Closest Car Parks to the Beach?
Torbay Council identifies Quay West and Youngs Park as the closest car parks to Goodrington Sands beach. Youngs Park Car Park has 130 spaces, including 4 disabled spaces, is described as long stay and is open all year. It is described as ideal for Goodrington Sands, Youngs Park and the Steam Railway.
Is There a Monthly Parking Option Near the Station?
A secure Stashbee space in Paignton is 0.9 mi away and costs £50 a month. It is one of the longer-stay options for drivers using the area for the beach, Youngs Park or the steam railway. A secure Stashbee space in Brixham costs £93 a month and is 2.9 mi away.
What Is the Best Option for a Full-Day Visit?
A secure 24/7 car park in Paignton is 0.6 mi away and costs £4.50 a day, making it more suitable for a full day.
Does Youngs Park Car Park Have Disabled Spaces and CCTV?
Youngs Park Car Park has 130 spaces, including 4 disabled spaces. It is described as long stay and is open all year. The listing records no CCTV. These details are relevant when choosing a marked car park near Youngs Park and the steam railway rather than relying on informal roadside parking.
What Rail Alternatives Are Available Around the Area?
The station has had no scheduled service since 2020, so it is not a conventional daily rail-commuter destination. The wider rail alternative is Paignton, while the Dartmouth Steam Railway provides a nearby visitor connection with all-day parking. The South Devon Railway has its main car park at Buckfastleigh, with ample free car and coach parking.
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