Parking Near Kingsknowe Railway Station, City of Edinburgh
Where Can I Park for Kingsknowe Railway Station?
Kingsknowe railway station has no station parking spaces listed, and no accessible spaces are listed for station users. For nearby parking, a 24/7 Sainsbury's Longstone space is 0.5 mi away at £4.50 an hour. A space near Morningside Medical Practice is 0.8 mi away and costs £6 a day, suiting a longer daytime stay.
- Address
- 56 Kingsknowe Road South, Longstone, Edinburgh, EH14 2JR
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking at Sainsbury's Longstone, Edinburgh, 0.5 mi (12 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Slateford railway station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near City of Edinburgh
Kingsknowe railway station with a nearby pre-booked private parking space, helping drivers enjoy a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Station Parking on Kingsknowe Road South
The station has no parking spaces, and no accessible parking spaces are listed for station users (nationalrail.co.uk). A separate station information page also says car parking is not available (southwesternrailway.com), so drivers should not plan to leave a vehicle at the railway entrance.
The entrance address is 56 Kingsknowe Road South, Longstone, Edinburgh, EH14 2JR. ScotRail lists the station as having open car parking but also marks booking as unavailable (scotrail.co.uk), while National Rail records no station parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk). The conflicting operator pages make the National Rail and station-specific no-parking information the safer basis for a journey plan.
Street Parking by the Station
Street parking is described as free around the station area by an accommodation information page (edlets.com).
The station is in Longstone, near City of Edinburgh, on Kingsknowe Road South. No council parking-zone boundary, resident-permit rule, waiting restriction, or street time limit is identified in the transport pages returned for this location. Drivers using the surrounding roads need to distinguish ordinary street parking from the station entrance and avoid treating the station forecourt as a car park.
Planning a Kingsknowe Commute
ScotRail lists the station car parking facility as having no booking option (scotrail.co.uk). National Rail also records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk), so commuters who need reliable parking should arrange a separate nearby space rather than depend on arrival-time availability.
The practical choice is therefore between a Parksy booking nearby and a different station with its own parking provision. A station waiting room is listed, while no ticket machine and no toilet are listed (grandcentralrail.com), which is useful context for anyone arriving early by another mode.
Parksy Spaces Near the Station
The closest priced option is a 24/7 space at Sainsbury's Longstone, 0.5 mi away, costing £4.50 an hour. A space near Morningside Medical Practice is 0.8 mi away at £6 a day, while a 24/7 space at Stenhouse Mill Crescent in EH11 is also 0.8 mi away at £8.75 an hour. The day-priced medical-practice space suits a longer daytime stay, whereas the hourly spaces fit shorter visits.
A 24/7 space at Asda Chesser in EH14 is 0.9 mi away at £4.50 an hour. Robb's Loan has 24/7 access, is 1.1 mi away, and costs £18.75 an hour. Longstone Clinic has a space 1.3 mi away at £4.40 a day. The closest Longstone options minimise the transfer distance, while the day-priced listings are more suitable for a full working day.
Rail and Bus Alternatives From Longstone
Slateford railway station is the nearest station, 0.9 mi away and a 19-minute walk from Kingsknowe railway station. The station's surrounding area also includes Kingsknowe Park, Kingsknowe stop, which is served by bus routes shown in local transport information (moovitapp.com).
National Rail lists drop-off and pick-up points at Kingsknowe, even though it records no station parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk). Drivers making a short passenger collection can use the designated arrangement rather than searching for a long-stay space. Bike storage is available, with 10 cycle-storage spaces listed by Trainline (thetrainline.com), providing another way to reach the station without relying on car parking.
Sources
* 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 Kingsknowe Railway Station?
Kingsknowe railway station has no station parking spaces listed, and no accessible spaces are listed for station users. For nearby parking, a 24/7 Sainsbury's Longstone space is 0.5 mi away at £4.50 an hour. A space near Morningside Medical Practice is 0.8 mi away and costs £6 a day, suiting a longer daytime stay.
Does Kingsknowe Railway Station Have a Car Park?
The station has no parking spaces listed, and no accessible parking spaces are listed for station users. Another station information page also says car parking is not available.
Is There Street Parking Near the Station?
Street parking is described as free around the station area. No council parking-zone boundary, resident-permit rule, waiting restriction or street time limit is identified in the transport pages returned for this location. Drivers should distinguish ordinary street parking from the station entrance and avoid treating the station forecourt as a car park.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available?
The closest priced option is a 24/7 space at Sainsbury's Longstone, 0.5 mi away, costing £4.50 an hour. A space near Morningside Medical Practice is 0.8 mi away at £6 a day. A 24/7 space at Asda Chesser is 0.9 mi away at £4.50 an hour.
Which Nearby Parking Is Best for a Full Working Day?
The space near Morningside Medical Practice is 0.8 mi away and costs £6 a day, making it suitable for a longer daytime stay. Longstone Clinic has a space 1.3 mi away at £4.40 a day. The hourly options fit shorter visits, including Sainsbury's Longstone at £4.50 an hour.
What Are the Alternatives to Driving and Parking?
Slateford railway station is 0.9 mi away and a 19-minute walk from Kingsknowe railway station. National Rail lists drop-off and pick-up points at Kingsknowe, despite recording no station parking spaces. Bike storage is available, with 10 cycle-storage spaces listed by Trainline, and Kingsknowe stop is served by bus routes.
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