Parking Near Slateford Railway Station, City of Edinburgh
Where Can I Park for Slateford Railway Station?
Slateford railway station has no station parking spaces or accessible parking spaces recorded by National Rail. The closest listed Parksy option is at Asda Chesser, 160 yards away, at £4.50 an hour, with access described as 24/7. Pick-up and drop-off are at the Slateford Road bus stop by the Platform 2 stair exit.
- Address
- 1 Chesser Avenue, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1QB
- Closest listed space
- Affordable 24/7 Parking at Asda Chesser, Edinburgh EH14, 160 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Craiglockhart railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Station Parking at Slateford Railway Station
The station itself has no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces, according to National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk). Drivers should therefore plan for a nearby space rather than expecting a station-operated car park at the railway entrance.
ScotRail lists pick-up and drop-off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at the Platform 2 stair exit, with a 24-hour contact number of 0141 465 1878 (scotrail.co.uk). A separate station listing places the access point off A70 Slateford Road at EH14 1BX (southeasternrailway.co.uk), while the station address is 1 Chesser Avenue, EH14 1QB.
Street Parking by 1 Chesser Avenue
The published station information identifies the pick-up and drop-off point on Slateford Road rather than a station car park (scotrail.co.uk). National Rail records no station parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces (nationalrail.co.uk), so the immediate road layout is primarily relevant for short passenger movements rather than all-day commuter parking.
Drivers using nearby streets need to follow the signs and markings applying at the exact place where they stop, particularly around the Slateford Road bus stop and the Platform 2 stair exit.
Commuter Planning for the Station
With no station parking spaces recorded by National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk), a regular rail commuter will need to secure parking away from the platforms or use a different transport connection.
Several nearby Parksy spaces are listed with 24/7 access, which gives commuters an alternative to relying on a short pick-up or drop-off stop. A space at Asda Chesser is listed at £4.50 an hour, while the Robb's Loan space is listed at £18.75 an hour. The 24/7 wording belongs to the individual Parksy listings, not to a station car park.
Parksy Parking Near Slateford Railway Station
The closest listed option is a parking space at Asda Chesser, 160 yards away, priced at £4.50 an hour. A space on Robb's Loan is 0.3 miles away and costs £18.75 an hour. These options suit drivers who want a nearby space with access described as 24/7 in the listings.
Further choices include Sainsbury's Longstone, 0.4 miles away at £4.50 an hour, and Stenhouse Mill Crescent, 0.5 miles away at £8.75 an hour. Wickes Edinburgh is 0.7 miles away at £9 an hour, while Sainsbury's Murrayfield is 0.8 miles away at £5.50 an hour. The spread of locations gives drivers a choice between the shortest walk and a lower hourly price.
Rail and Bus Connections From Slateford
Craiglockhart railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.6 miles away and a 13-minute walk. Balgreen Halt railway station is about an 18-minute walk away, while Kingsknowe railway station is about a 19-minute walk away. These alternatives may help when a nearby Parksy space is more convenient than parking close to the station.
ScotRail identifies the bus stop on Slateford Road at the Platform 2 stair exit as the pick-up and drop-off point (scotrail.co.uk). The station is also listed off A70 Slateford Road at EH14 1BX (southeasternrailway.co.uk), giving drivers a clear road reference for passenger connections.
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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 Slateford Railway Station?
Slateford railway station has no station parking spaces or accessible parking spaces recorded by National Rail. The closest listed Parksy option is at Asda Chesser, 160 yards away, at £4.50 an hour, with access described as 24/7. Pick-up and drop-off are at the Slateford Road bus stop by the Platform 2 stair exit.
Does Slateford Railway Station Have a Car Park?
No. National Rail records no station parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces. Drivers should arrange parking away from the platforms or use another transport connection, rather than expecting a station-operated car park at the railway entrance.
Where Is the Pick-Up and Drop-Off Point?
ScotRail identifies the pick-up and drop-off point at the bus stop on Slateford Road, by the Platform 2 stair exit. Drivers should follow the signs and road markings applying at the exact stopping place, particularly around the bus stop and stair exit.
What Is the Closest Nearby Parking Space?
The closest listed Parksy space is at Asda Chesser, 160 yards away, priced at £4.50 an hour. Its listing describes access as 24/7, making it an option for drivers who need a nearby space rather than a short pick-up or drop-off stop.
Which Nearby Parking Options Have Lower Hourly Prices?
Asda Chesser and Sainsbury's Longstone are both listed at £4.50 an hour. Sainsbury's Longstone is 0.4 miles away, while Asda Chesser is 160 yards away. Sainsbury's Murrayfield is listed at £5.50 an hour and is 0.8 miles away.
Are There Alternative Railway Stations Nearby?
Craiglockhart railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.6 miles away and a 13-minute walk. Balgreen Halt railway station is about an 18-minute walk away, while Kingsknowe railway station is about a 19-minute walk away.
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