--- description: "Parking for Whitstable Harbour railway station: APCOA station parking, Blue Badge provision, and nearby options from £2.19/hr, 0.2 mi away." title: Parking Near Whitstable Harbour Railway Station, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9eaca278.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Whitstable Harbour Railway Station, England Transport Parking · Whitstable, England · Whitstable Harbour railway station Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1A Tower Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BJ [Airport Parking (SEN)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/sen) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/whitstable) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/whitstable) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/whitstable) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/whitstable) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/whitstable) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/whitstable) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/whitstable) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/whitstable) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/whitstable) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/whitstable) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/whitstable) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/whitstable) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/whitstable) Where Can I Park for Whitstable Harbour Railway Station? The APCOA station car park is at 1A Tower Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BJ. Published capacity figures differ, with 43 spaces and 9 accessible spaces listed by National Rail, while Network Rail records 76 spaces including five disabled bays, so follow the signed layout. Blue Badge holders can park free when registered on the APCOA Blue Badge Portal and displaying the badge. Listen to article 5:57 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
1A Tower Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BJ
Closest listed space
Convenient Covered Parking on Mariners Lee, Whitstable, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Nearest station
Whitstable railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Whitstable [Convenient Covered Parking on Mariners Lee, Whitstable £12.50/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable/convenient-covered-parking-on-mariners-lee-whitsta-112692) [Affordable Stashbee Parking in Whitstable, Kent £70.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable/affordable-stashbee-parking-in-whitstable-kent-104595) [Convenient 24/7 Parking in Whitstable - Disabled Bay £4.30/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable/convenient-247-parking-whitstable-disabled-bay-161598) [Affordable Parking at Whitstable Health Centre in Kent £5.00/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable/affordable-parking-at-whitstable-health-centre-in--107722) [Affordable Parking on Collingwood Road, Whitstable £4.50/hr 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable/affordable-parking-on-collingwood-road-whitstable-112661) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at Co-op Whitstable, CT5 £2.19/hr 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/whitstable/convenient-247-parking-at-co-op-whitstable-ct5-113703) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9eaca278.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@arjun-jai-498245236) / Arjun Jai ## Parking at Whitstable Railway Station Near Tower Parade The station car park is operated by [APCOA](https://www.parksy.com/blog/apcoa-parking-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services), with 43 parking spaces and 9 accessible parking spaces listed by National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk). Network Rail records a newer facility with 76 spaces, including five disabled parking bays, plus new lighting and CCTV cameras (networkrailmediacentre.co.uk). The differing published totals mean drivers should rely on the signed layout when choosing a bay. The station address is 1A Tower Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BJ. APCOA states that [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is offered to Blue Badge holders, provided the vehicle is registered on the APCOA Blue Badge Portal and the Blue Badge is displayed (apcoa.co.uk). The station information also lists car parking, bike storage, step-free access, toilets and Wi-Fi (southwesternrailway.com). ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Harbour Station The closest priced Parksy option is covered parking on Mariners Lee, 0.2 mi away, costing £12.50 an hour. The space suits drivers prioritising shelter and a short walk over a lower hourly price. A Stashbee space in Whitstable, 0.3 mi away, is listed at £70 a month, making it the practical choice for a regular user who needs a monthly arrangement. A disabled bay with 24/7 access is 0.4 mi away and costs £4.30 a day. Whitstable Health Centre parking is 0.6 mi away at £8.80 an hour, while spaces on Collingwood Road and at Co-op Whitstable, CT5, are each 0.7 mi away. Collingwood Road costs £4.50 an hour and the Co-op space costs £2.19 an hour, giving short-stay visitors two further priced choices. Show map of Whitstable ## Street Parking and Restrictions Around Tower Parade Whitstable’s harbour visitor information identifies a large car park opposite the harbour Gorrell Tank, at CT5 1BZ (canterbury.co.uk). Drivers heading for the waterfront should distinguish this harbour facility from parking at the railway station, because the two locations have separate access points and parking arrangements. Charges in Whitstable typically apply from 7:30am to 9pm, with payment usually made via APCOA (discoverwhitstable.co.uk). The same visitor information gives town-wide parking costs ranging from £1.40 to £3.90 per hour (discoverwhitstable.co.uk). These published town figures do not replace individual bay signs, so the restriction shown at the chosen space governs the stay. ## Commuter Parking for Trains From Whitstable National Rail lists 43 station parking spaces and 9 accessible parking spaces at Whitstable (nationalrail.co.uk). Network Rail describes a separate station car park expansion creating 76 spaces, including five disabled bays, with lighting and CCTV added at the facility (networkrailmediacentre.co.uk). The two published capacity figures make early arrival particularly relevant for commuters who need a station bay. APCOA’s Blue Badge arrangement is the clearest accessible parking provision: Blue Badge holders receive free parking after registering the vehicle on the APCOA Blue Badge Portal and displaying the badge (apcoa.co.uk). The Parksy monthly Stashbee space costs £70 a month and is 0.3 mi from the station, while the 24/7 disabled bay costs £4.30 a day and is 0.4 mi away. ## Walking and Transport Connections From the Harbour Station Whitstable railway station is 0.4 mi from the harbour station, a 9-minute walk. This gives drivers an alternative rail interchange when a space near the harbour is more convenient than parking beside the station, with the journey completed on foot between the two stations. National Rail lists drop-off and pick-up points, bicycle storage and step-free access at Whitstable station (nationalrail.co.uk). The harbour’s large car park opposite Gorrell Tank is at CT5 1BZ (canterbury.co.uk), providing another destination parking location for visitors travelling to the waterfront. Show street view near Whitstable Harbour railway station ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Whitstable Station - APCOA](https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/whitstable/whitstable-station-whitstable) - [Plan your visit](https://www.canterbury.co.uk/whitstable-harbour/plan-your-visit/) - [Whitstable Train Station](https://www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/at-the-station/whitstable) - [NEW CAR PARK TREBLES SPACES AT WHITSTABLE ...](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-car-park-trebles-spaces-at-whitstable-station) - [Train from London, Parking & Tide Times 2026](https://discoverwhitstable.co.uk/practical-info) - [Whitstable Station](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/whitstable/) \* 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 Whitstable Harbour Railway Station? The APCOA station car park is at 1A Tower Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BJ. Published capacity figures differ, with 43 spaces and 9 accessible spaces listed by National Rail, while Network Rail records 76 spaces including five disabled bays, so follow the signed layout. Blue Badge holders can park free when registered on the APCOA Blue Badge Portal and displaying the badge. ### What Parking Is Closest to Whitstable Harbour Railway Station? The closest priced Parksy option is covered parking on Mariners Lee, 0.2 mi away, costing £12.50 an hour. It suits drivers prioritising shelter and a short walk over a lower hourly price. Other priced choices include a £70 a month Stashbee space 0.3 mi away and a 24/7 disabled bay 0.4 mi away at £4.30 a day. ### How Much Does Parking Cost Around the Harbour? Published town parking costs in Whitstable range from £1.40 to £3.90 per hour, with charges typically applying from 7:30am to 9pm and payment usually made via APCOA. Parksy options include £8.80 an hour at Whitstable Health Centre, £4.50 an hour on Collingwood Road and £2.19 an hour at Co-op Whitstable, CT5. ### Is Accessible Parking Available at Whitstable Railway Station? APCOA offers free parking to Blue Badge holders when the vehicle is registered on the APCOA Blue Badge Portal and the Blue Badge is displayed. National Rail lists 9 accessible parking spaces, while Network Rail records five disabled parking bays in a newer 76-space facility. Drivers should follow the signed layout when choosing a bay. ### Where Can Commuters Park for Trains? Early arrival is particularly relevant because published station capacity figures differ. National Rail lists 43 station parking spaces and 9 accessible parking spaces, while Network Rail describes an expansion creating 76 spaces, including five disabled bays. For a regular alternative, the Stashbee space costs £70 a month and is 0.3 mi away. ### How Far Is the Railway Station From the Harbour Station? Whitstable railway station is 0.4 mi from the harbour station, a 9-minute walk, providing an alternative rail interchange when parking near the harbour is more convenient. National Rail lists drop-off and pick-up points, bicycle storage and step-free access at the railway station. 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