Parking Near Tunbridge Wells Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park at Tunbridge Wells Railway Station?
Tunbridge Wells railway station has two APCOA car parks on Mount Pleasant Road: Car Park A has 57 spaces and Car Park B has 75. Southeastern lists station parking at £9.50 a day or £38 a week, while nearby Parksy spaces include a £9 a day option 120 yards away. Blue Badge holders park free in the station car parks.
- Address
- Mount Pleasant Road, St James, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1BT
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking at Tunbridge Wells Station A, 17 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Tunbridge Wells West railway station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Parking Near Tunbridge Wells
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Tunbridge Wells Railway Station Car Parks on Mount Pleasant Road
The station has two APCOA car parks, with Station Car Park A providing 57 spaces and one disabled space (APCOA). Station Car Park B is listed with 75 spaces, while National Rail records 75 station parking spaces and three accessible spaces (APCOA; National Rail). The station address is Mount Pleasant Road, St James, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1BT.
Southeastern lists a daily charge of £9.50 and a weekly charge of £38 for station parking (Southeastern Railway). APCOA lists Station Car Park B pricing from £4.50, with a £397.30 ticket and a £795.50 half-year ticket (APCOA). Daily rates expire at 4am, and Blue Badge holders park free (APCOA). These are the most relevant official options for drivers wanting to leave a car beside the station.
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to the Station
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking space 17 yards from the station at £1,730.00 a month. Its proximity and round-the-clock availability suit a regular commuter who wants a reserved space immediately beside the railway entrance rather than a daily search.
A Parksy parking space at Tunbridge Wells Station Car Park B is 120 yards away and costs £9 a day. Two further priced spaces are 0.4 miles away: a secure 24/7 parking lot in Tunbridge Wells at £10 a day and a space at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust at £3.70 a day. The NHS Trust option is the lowest-priced listed daily space, while the 24/7 lot suits drivers needing extended access. Parksy also lists two Paddock Wood Station spaces 28 yards away, priced at £8.20 a day and £8.20 an hour.
Commuter Parking and Longer Tickets at the Station
Regular commuters have several official ticket structures to compare. Southeastern lists a £38 weekly charge and a monthly charge without publishing the monthly amount on the station page (Southeastern Railway). APCOA lists a £397.30 ticket and a £795.50 half-year ticket for Station Car Park B (APCOA). Station Car Park A has an annual ticket priced at £1,817.00 (APCOA).
The station car parks contain 57 spaces in Car Park A and 75 spaces in Car Park B, according to APCOA (APCOA). National Rail records 75 parking spaces and three accessible spaces for the station (National Rail). A commuter choosing between a daily payment, weekly ticket, half-year ticket or annual ticket can therefore match the parking term to their rail routine. Blue Badge parking is free in the station car parks (APCOA; Southeastern Railway).
Parking Controls Around Mount Pleasant Road
The station sits on Mount Pleasant Road in St James, Tunbridge Wells.
Visitors using council parking can benefit from free parking between 6pm and 8am, except on Sundays, when the free period runs from 5pm to 10am (Visit Tunbridge Wells). These council timings apply to the published council parking information, rather than changing the APCOA arrangements at the station. Drivers leaving a car near the railway should distinguish council car parks from the station-operated spaces before relying on a charge or free period.
Tunbridge Wells West and Onward Connections
Tunbridge Wells West railway station is the nearest alternative station, 0.6 miles from the station and a 12-minute walk. The Spa Valley Railway identifies The Pantiles Car Park, TN4 8HF, as the closest car park to Tunbridge Wells West, just off Montacute Gardens off the A26 (Spa Valley Railway). This gives visitors using the heritage railway a separate parking destination from the mainline station.
National Rail records a drop-off and pick-up point at the station, along with bicycle storage (National Rail). The railway station is therefore suited to several arrival patterns: a driver can use an APCOA car park, arrange a nearby Parksy space, walk to Tunbridge Wells West or use the marked drop-off and pick-up facility. The station's 75 parking spaces and three accessible spaces are recorded by National Rail (National Rail).
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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 at Tunbridge Wells Railway Station?
Tunbridge Wells railway station has two APCOA car parks on Mount Pleasant Road: Car Park A has 57 spaces and Car Park B has 75. Southeastern lists station parking at £9.50 a day or £38 a week, while nearby Parksy spaces include a £9 a day option 120 yards away. Blue Badge holders park free in the station car parks.
How Much Does Parking at Tunbridge Wells Railway Station Cost?
Southeastern lists a daily station parking charge of £9.50 and a weekly charge of £38. APCOA lists Station Car Park B pricing from £4.50, with a £397.30 ticket and a £795.50 half-year ticket. Station Car Park A has an annual ticket priced at £1,817.00.
Are There Long-Stay Parking Tickets at the Station?
Commuters can compare daily, weekly, half-year and annual options. Southeastern lists £38 weekly parking, while APCOA lists a £397.30 ticket and a £795.50 half-year ticket for Station Car Park B. Station Car Park A has an annual ticket priced at £1,817.00. Southeastern lists a monthly charge without publishing its amount on the station page.
How Many Spaces Are Available at the Station Car Parks?
APCOA lists 57 spaces and one disabled space in Station Car Park A, and 75 spaces in Station Car Park B. National Rail records 75 station parking spaces and three accessible spaces. Blue Badge holders park free in the station car parks, according to APCOA and Southeastern Railway.
When Is Parking Free in Council Car Parks Near the Station?
Council parking information gives free parking between 6pm and 8am, except on Sundays, when the free period runs from 5pm to 10am. These timings apply to the published council parking information, not the APCOA arrangements at the station, so drivers should distinguish council car parks from station-operated spaces.
What Alternatives Are There to Parking at the Mainline Station?
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 space 17 yards from the station at £1,730.00 a month, and another space at Station Car Park B 120 yards away for £9 a day. Two spaces 0.4 miles away cost £10 a day and £3.70 a day. Tunbridge Wells West is 0.6 miles away and a 12-minute walk.
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