Parking Near Benton Train Station, Walkergate
Where Can I Park for Benton Train Station?
Benton Train Station has a small free car park beside the southern entrance, with ten standard spaces and two accessible spaces. The station is at 1 Sandringham Avenue, Killingworth, NE12 8JZ. Because capacity is limited, a booked alternative includes Lane End Surgery, 0.2 mi away, at £3.20 a day.
- Address
- 1 Sandringham Avenue, Killingworth, NE12 8JZ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Lane End Surgery, Newcastle upon Tyne, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Four Lane Ends Interchange, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Parking at Benton Train Station
The station has a small free car park beside the southern entrance, with ten spaces and two accessible spaces (Wikipedia). Its position beside the southern entrance makes the approach straightforward for drivers using the station at 1 Sandringham Avenue, Killingworth, NE12 8JZ.
The car park is compact rather than a large commuter facility, so spaces are limited. The two accessible bays provide designated parking for eligible Blue Badge holders, while the remaining ten spaces serve other station users (Wikipedia).
Street Parking Around the Station in Killingworth
The station’s documented parking information concerns the small free car park beside the southern entrance, rather than a published tariff for surrounding streets (Wikipedia). Drivers approaching along Sandringham Avenue should therefore distinguish the station facility from roadside space and use only parking permitted by the signed restrictions.
The station address is 1 Sandringham Avenue, Killingworth, NE12 8JZ. The site is near Walkergate, but the station itself is in Killingworth. Parking on nearby residential roads can affect access for residents and station traffic, so a marked station bay is the clearest choice when one is available.
What Commuters Should Know Before Driving
With ten standard spaces and two accessible spaces, the station car park is likely to be most useful for early arrivals rather than commuters relying on a guaranteed bay throughout the morning (Wikipedia).
There is no daily or season-ticket price to budget for at the station car park because the listed facility is free (Wikipedia). Drivers needing a more predictable arrangement can consider nearby privately listed spaces, including priced options at £3.20 a day, £3.60 a day and £12 a day.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Station
A driveway space at Lane End Surgery is 0.2 mi away and costs £3.20 a day. It suits drivers looking for the closest priced alternative to the small station car park. A space at Cobalt Hospital is 0.7 mi away at £3.60 a day, offering another lower-cost choice for a full day.
Further options include a Manor Park parking space 0.9 mi away for £12 a day and covered parking in Newcastle upon Tyne 1.0 mi away for £12 a day. Teesdale Gardens has a space 1.1 mi away for £2.25 a day, while a secure space on Killingworth Road is 1.2 mi away for £12 a day. These spaces suit drivers who prefer a booked alternative to competing for one of the station’s limited bays.
Interchange and Onward Connections From the Station
Four Lane Ends Interchange is the nearest listed interchange, 0.5 mi away, which is an 11-minute walk from the station.
The station is a Metro stop with its southern entrance beside the free car park, so the parking facility connects directly with rail-based local travel (Wikipedia). Four Lane Ends Interchange provides the nearby interchange option identified for the area, while the station’s cycle provision gives another way to complete the journey without taking a car into the small car park.
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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 Benton Train Station?
Benton Train Station has a small free car park beside the southern entrance, with ten standard spaces and two accessible spaces. The station is at 1 Sandringham Avenue, Killingworth, NE12 8JZ. Because capacity is limited, a booked alternative includes Lane End Surgery, 0.2 mi away, at £3.20 a day.
Is Parking at Benton Train Station Free?
The car park beside the southern entrance is free, so there is no daily or season-ticket price to budget for this facility. It has ten standard spaces and two accessible spaces. The car park is compact, with limited capacity, so drivers should not rely on finding a bay throughout the morning.
How Many Spaces Does the Station Car Park Have?
The station car park has ten standard spaces and two accessible spaces, providing designated parking for eligible Blue Badge holders. The remaining ten spaces serve other station users. Its compact size means it is more useful for early arrivals than for commuters expecting a guaranteed bay later in the morning.
What Are the Closest Booked Parking Alternatives?
Lane End Surgery is the closest priced alternative, at 0.2 mi away and £3.20 a day. Cobalt Hospital is another lower-cost option, 0.7 mi away at £3.60 a day. These privately listed spaces suit drivers who prefer a booked alternative to competing for one of the station’s limited bays.
Can I Park on Streets Around the Station?
The documented parking information concerns the small free station car park rather than a published tariff for surrounding streets. Drivers approaching along Sandringham Avenue should distinguish the station facility from roadside space and use only parking permitted by signed restrictions. A marked station bay is the clearest choice when one is available.
How Far Is Four Lane Ends Interchange From the Station?
Four Lane Ends Interchange is the nearest listed interchange, 0.5 mi away, which is an 11-minute walk from the station. The station is a Metro stop with its southern entrance beside the free car park, connecting the parking facility directly with rail-based local travel. Cycle provision offers another way to complete the journey.
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