Parking Near Melcombe Regis Railway Station, Weymouth
Where Can I Park for Melcombe Regis Railway Station?
Melcombe Regis railway station is a former station, so it cannot be used as a rail departure point. The nearby Dorset Council car park on Commercial Road has 261 spaces, including 11 disabled bays and two motorcycle spaces, with telephone payment on 01305 235498 and a 6p booking fee. Weymouth railway station is 112 yards away, around a two-minute walk.
- Address
- 2 Jubilee Close, Jubilee Estate, Weymouth, DT4 7BG
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Lot with Disabled Bay in Weymouth, 140 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Weymouth railway station, 112 yd (2 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Melcombe Regis Car Park Near the Former Station Site
Melcombe Regis railway station is a former station, and its last remains were removed in 2000; the site is now beneath the relief road at the north end of Swannery Bridge near a car park (Wikipedia). The nearby Melcombe Regis car park is on Commercial Road (Apple Maps) and is operated by Dorset Council, which provides telephone payment on 01305 235498 with a 6p booking fee (Dorset Council).
The car park has 261 spaces, including 11 disabled bays and two motorcycle spaces (Love Weymouth). It has no height restriction and is open all week (Love Weymouth). The location suits drivers heading into central Weymouth as well as people using the former railway-site area, but the station itself cannot be used as a rail departure point.
Roadside Parking Around Jubilee Close and Swannery Bridge
The station address is 2 Jubilee Close, Jubilee Estate, Weymouth, DT4 7BG. The former railway site lies near the north end of Swannery Bridge, while the public car park is on Commercial Road (Wikipedia; Apple Maps). These are separate reference points, so drivers should use the signed bay or car-park entrance rather than treating the old station location as a current station forecourt.
Melcombe Regis car park is described as a large medium-term car park near Radipole Lake (Love Weymouth). Dorset Council lists the facility as a council car park and provides telephone payment, including a free SMS confirmation or a 10p SMS reminder option (Dorset Council). The published information identifies managed car-park parking rather than a station-side railway parking area, making roadside waiting around the old platform site unsuitable for a regular commute.
Commuting From the Melcombe Regis Area
The historic station is not a working railway station, so a commuter cannot park there and board a train. The practical rail alternative is Weymouth railway station, which is 112 yards away, around a two-minute walk from the listed location. A driver using the area should therefore plan the parking and rail journey around Weymouth station rather than the former Melcombe Regis platform.
Melcombe Regis car park accepts telephone payment through 01305 235498 and adds a 6p booking fee for that payment method (Dorset Council). A free SMS confirmation text or a 10p SMS reminder can also be selected (Dorset Council). Those options are useful for a driver leaving a vehicle during the day, while the 261-space capacity gives the council car park a clearer commuter role than informal roadside stopping (Love Weymouth).
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to the Old Station Site
The closest priced Parksy option is a lot with a disabled bay, a few steps away at 140 yards, costing £1.50 an hour. It is the most convenient choice for a short stop and may suit drivers who need accessible provision, subject to the space's own eligibility requirements.
Basepoint Weymouth has 24/7 parking 0.2 miles away at £10 an hour, making it suited to drivers who value round-the-clock access. Active Fitness Weymouth offers 24/7 parking 0.5 miles away at £5 an hour, while Asda Weymouth provides 24/7 parking at the same distance for £3 an hour. Two Weymouth options are 0.6 miles away at £6.50 a day: one is a general lot and the other is a driveway space in Weymouth, Dorset. The daily-rate spaces suit longer stays better than the hourly listings.
Rail and Bus Connections From the Weymouth Area
Weymouth railway station is the nearest rail connection, at 112 yards, or a two-minute walk, from the listed Melcombe Regis location. Westham Halt railway station is about a six-minute walk away, while Rodwell railway station is about a 17-minute walk away. These nearby stations give drivers alternatives when a journey does not need to begin at Weymouth.
The nearest named bus stop to Melcombe Regis car park is Bus Garage, 254 metres away, reached in a four-minute walk (Moovit). The station-area options are therefore a combination of council car parking, nearby Parksy spaces and short walks to Weymouth, Westham Halt or Rodwell rather than a railway-station car park at Melcombe Regis.
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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 Melcombe Regis Railway Station?
Melcombe Regis railway station is a former station, so it cannot be used as a rail departure point. The nearby Dorset Council car park on Commercial Road has 261 spaces, including 11 disabled bays and two motorcycle spaces, with telephone payment on 01305 235498 and a 6p booking fee. Weymouth railway station is 112 yards away, around a two-minute walk.
Is Melcombe Regis Railway Station Still Open?
No. Melcombe Regis railway station is a former station, and its last remains were removed in 2000. The site is now beneath the relief road at the north end of Swannery Bridge near a car park. Drivers should use a signed bay or car-park entrance rather than treating the old station location as a current station forecourt.
What Is the Nearest Car Park to the Former Station Site?
The nearby council car park is on Commercial Road. It has 261 spaces, including 11 disabled bays and two motorcycle spaces, with no height restriction and opening all week. Telephone payment is available on 01305 235498 with a 6p booking fee. A free SMS confirmation or a 10p SMS reminder can also be selected.
Can I Park There and Catch a Train?
The historic station is not a working railway station, so drivers cannot park there and board a train. Weymouth railway station is 112 yards away, around a two-minute walk from the listed location, and is the practical rail alternative. Westham Halt railway station is about a six-minute walk away, while Rodwell railway station is about a 17-minute walk away.
What Parksy Parking Options Are Close to the Old Station Site?
The closest priced option is 140 yards away and costs £1.50 an hour, with a disabled bay. Basepoint Weymouth is 0.2 miles away at £10 an hour. Active Fitness Weymouth and Asda Weymouth are both 0.5 miles away at £5 an hour and £3 an hour respectively. Two Weymouth options are 0.6 miles away at £6.50 a day.
How Far Is the Nearest Bus Stop From the Car Park?
The nearest named bus stop to the council car park is Bus Garage, 254 metres away, reached in a four-minute walk. The station-area choices combine council car parking, nearby Parksy spaces and short walks to Weymouth, Westham Halt or Rodwell rather than a railway-station car park at the former site.
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