Parking Near Newington (Edinburgh) Railway Station, Holyrood
Where Can I Park for Newington (Edinburgh) Railway Station?
For a guaranteed space, book nearby Parksy parking rather than relying on station parking. The closest option is a secure space in Mentone Gardens, just 23 yd from Newington (Edinburgh) railway station, costing £3.50 a day. Other choices include a £7-a-day Priestfield driveway 0.5 mi away and a £19.25-a-day Royal Commonwealth Pool space 0.4 mi away.
- Address
- 17 Mentone Gardens, Newington, City of Edinburgh, EH9 2DJ
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at Mentone Gardens, Edinburgh, 23 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
Parking Near Holyrood
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Arjun Jai
Parking at Newington (Edinburgh) Railway Station
The station is in Newington, near Holyrood, at 17 Mentone Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2DJ.
For a rail journey requiring a guaranteed space, the nearby Parksy listings provide bookable alternatives rather than relying on station parking. The closest listed space is a secure parking space in Mentone Gardens, only 23 yd from the station, priced at £3.50 a day. Its location makes it particularly practical when carrying luggage or catching an early train.
Street Parking in Newington Near the Station
The search information identifies Edinburgh Waverley’s nearby on-street parking as central Zone 2/3, with pricing and time limits (edinburghparkingguide.co.uk).
No council or transport-source result supplied here sets out resident-permit rules, waiting restrictions, controlled-parking hours or enforcement details for Mentone Gardens. The station address is within Newington, while the page is filed under nearby Holyrood, so the locality should be kept distinct when planning a drive to the railway stop.
Commuter Parking Choices for the Station
Commuters who want a regular arrangement can choose from six priced Parksy spaces listed near the station. The closest is the secure Mentone Gardens space at 23 yd for £3.50 a day. A driveway in Priestfield is 0.5 mi away and costs £7 a day, while an allocated space in EH9 is 0.6 mi away and costs £12 a day.
Two spaces on West Mains Road are each 0.5 mi from the station and cost £12 a day: one is allocated and one is a driveway space. The Royal Commonwealth Pool option is 0.4 mi away at £19.25 a day.
Parksy Parking Near Newington Station
The Parksy spaces cover several useful formats. The 23 yd Mentone Gardens option is a secure space and the closest choice, making it suited to drivers prioritising a very short walk. The Royal Commonwealth Pool space is 0.4 mi away and costs £19.25 a day, which may suit drivers who prefer parking near a recognisable local facility.
At 0.5 mi, the £7-a-day driveway in Priestfield is the lower-priced option among the spaces at that distance. The two £12-a-day West Mains Road spaces are also 0.5 mi away, with one allocated and one driveway. A secure allocated EH9 space is 0.6 mi away for £12 a day, giving drivers who value a designated space another choice.
Rail and Park-and-Ride Connections From Newington
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, 0.9 mi from the station and an 18-minute walk. Edinburgh Waverley has 617 parking spaces, including 11 accessible spaces (Network Rail). Its car park is located off New Street, with EH8 8BH suggested for satellite navigation (AccessAble).
For drivers approaching from outside the city, that option combines a low-cost parking tariff with onward rail connections rather than taking a car into central Edinburgh.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- ScotRail
- Car parks
- Transport Park&Ride car parks
- Edinburgh Waverley Station (Long Stay) - APCOA
- Edinburgh Waverley - Facilities, Shops and Parking ...
- Parking for Edinburgh Waverley Train Station - Q-Park
- Newcraighall Park and Ride
- Parking at Edinburgh Waverley Station
* 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 Newington (Edinburgh) Railway Station?
For a guaranteed space, book nearby Parksy parking rather than relying on station parking. The closest option is a secure space in Mentone Gardens, just 23 yd from Newington (Edinburgh) railway station, costing £3.50 a day. Other choices include a £7-a-day Priestfield driveway 0.5 mi away and a £19.25-a-day Royal Commonwealth Pool space 0.4 mi away.
What Is the Closest Parking to Newington (Edinburgh) Railway Station?
The closest listed space is a secure parking space in Mentone Gardens, only 23 yd from Newington (Edinburgh) railway station. It costs £3.50 a day and is particularly practical for drivers carrying luggage or catching an early train, because its location provides a very short walk to the station.
How Much Does Parking Near the Station Cost?
The priced options range from £3.50 a day to £19.25 a day. The secure Mentone Gardens space is 23 yd away at £3.50 a day. A Priestfield driveway is 0.5 mi away at £7 a day, while the Royal Commonwealth Pool option is 0.4 mi away at £19.25 a day.
Are There Different Types of Parking Spaces Near the Station?
Yes. The nearby options include a secure space in Mentone Gardens, a driveway in Priestfield, allocated and driveway spaces on West Mains Road, a secure allocated space in EH9, and parking near the Royal Commonwealth Pool. The West Mains Road spaces are each 0.5 mi away and cost £12 a day.
Is There a Park-and-Ride or Another Station Parking Option Nearby?
Edinburgh Waverley has 617 parking spaces, including 11 accessible spaces, with its car park off New Street and EH8 8BH suggested for satellite navigation. St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is 0.9 mi away and an 18-minute walk. Waverley combines a low-cost parking tariff with onward rail connections.
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