Parking Near Baldovan Railway Station, Newington
Where Can I Park for Baldovan Railway Station?
Baldovan railway station is a former railway site in Downfield, near Newington, redeveloped as housing and identified at Hillview Terrace, not a working station with a passenger car park. Nearby listed options include two Apex City Quay hotel car parks 0.6 miles away at £5.10 a day, or Hillbank Health Centre 1.8 miles away at £3.25 a day.
- Address
- Strathmartine Road, Downfield, Dundee, DD3 9BU
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Apex City Quay, Dundee, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Debabrata Mukherjee
Parking at Baldovan Railway Station Itself
Baldovan railway station is a former railway site in Downfield, near Newington, rather than a working station with a passenger car park. The former line and station location were redeveloped as housing, with the site today identified at Hillview Terrace (Wikipedia). The historic station stood near where Strathmartine Road crossed the railway, on the west side of the Downfield Tavern (Railscot).
Drivers heading to the address on Strathmartine Road, Downfield, Dundee, DD3 9BU should therefore treat the location as a former railway-site reference rather than a station parking entrance. ScotRail says station car parks commonly offer free parking or free parking for rail users, with normal charges of £24 per day and £12 for up to 12 hours, but that guidance concerns current stations rather than this former site (ScotRail).
Commuter Planning for the Former Downfield Station Site
There is no current rail service at the former Baldovan site, so a commuter cannot use a station season ticket, daily rail-space booking or peak-time station parking arrangement there. The practical choice is to drive to a current Dundee station or use a nearby Parksy space before continuing the journey by public transport.
For comparison, Dundee station has nine parking spaces, including two accessible parking spaces, plus designated drop-off and pick-up points (National Rail). Those spaces are limited enough that arriving during busy commuting periods may require an alternative plan, particularly when accessible bays or the remaining general spaces are occupied.
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Baldovan Station Site
The closest listed options are two hotel car parks at Apex City Quay in Dundee, each 0.6 miles away and priced at £5.10 a day.
For a lower daily rate, Hillbank Health Centre has a listed space 1.8 miles away at £3.25 a day. A secure 24/7 lighted space in Dundee is 2.3 miles away at £2.50 an hour, making it suited to shorter stays where round-the-clock access matters. Two further priced listings are 2.3 miles away: parking near Ninewells Hospital at £5.10 a day, and secure city-centre parking with disabled access at £5.10 a day.
Street Parking Around Strathmartine Road and Hillview Terrace
The former station location is associated with Strathmartine Road and Hillview Terrace rather than a marked railway car park. The historic crossing was near the west side of the Downfield Tavern, while the station site has since been redeveloped as housing (Railscot; Wikipedia).
ScotRail’s published station guidance gives normal parking charges of £24 per day and £12 for up to 12 hours at applicable station car parks, with free parking for rail users commonly available (ScotRail). Those figures are not street-parking rules for Downfield, so they should not be used as permission to leave a vehicle on residential roads around the former site.
Rail and Public-Transport Alternatives From Downfield
Dundee is the relevant current rail alternative identified in the parking information, with station parking, accessible bays and drop-off and pick-up points listed by National Rail (National Rail). Drivers using Dundee station can combine a car journey with rail travel instead of attempting to park at the former Baldovan site.
The former line can still be seen on aerial views of the redeveloped location, but the historic station itself does not provide a connection for present-day passengers (Wikipedia). ScotRail also notes that station parking can include free short stays for rail users, including 30 minutes for pick-up and drop-off at applicable locations (ScotRail).
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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 Baldovan Railway Station?
Baldovan railway station is a former railway site in Downfield, near Newington, redeveloped as housing and identified at Hillview Terrace, not a working station with a passenger car park. Nearby listed options include two Apex City Quay hotel car parks 0.6 miles away at £5.10 a day, or Hillbank Health Centre 1.8 miles away at £3.25 a day.
Does Baldovan Railway Station Have Parking?
No. The site is a former railway location rather than a working station with a passenger car park. The former line and station location were redeveloped as housing, and the site is identified at Hillview Terrace. Drivers heading to Strathmartine Road, Downfield, Dundee, DD3 9BU should treat it as a former railway-site reference, not a station parking entrance.
What Is the Closest Parking to Baldovan Railway Station?
The closest listed options are two hotel car parks at Apex City Quay in Dundee. Each is 0.6 miles away and priced at £5.10 a day. Hillbank Health Centre is a lower daily-rate option, 1.8 miles away at £3.25 a day. These are listed parking spaces rather than parking at the former railway site.
Can I Commute From Baldovan Railway Station?
There is no current rail service at the former site, so a commuter cannot use a station season ticket, daily rail-space booking or peak-time station parking arrangement there. The practical choice is to drive to a current Dundee station or use a nearby Parksy space before continuing the journey by public transport.
Is Street Parking Available Around Strathmartine Road and Hillview Terrace?
The former station location is associated with Strathmartine Road and Hillview Terrace, not a marked railway car park. The historic crossing was near the west side of the Downfield Tavern, and the site has been redeveloped as housing. ScotRail’s station charges of £24 per day and £12 for up to 12 hours are not street-parking rules for Downfield.
What Parking Alternatives Are Available at Dundee Station?
Dundee station has nine parking spaces, including two accessible parking spaces, plus designated drop-off and pick-up points. Spaces are limited, so arriving during busy commuting periods may require an alternative plan, particularly when accessible bays or the remaining general spaces are occupied. Drivers can combine a car journey with rail travel instead of using the former site.
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