--- description: "Wellington Railway Station parking: The Railway Car Park lists $21 early-bird parking, $31 for 12 hours and nearby spaces from $4 an hour." title: Parking Near Wellington Railway Station, Thorndon | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-9686a65c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Wellington Railway Station, Thorndon Transport Parking · Thorndon, Wellington · Wellington Railway Station Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Gateway Lane [Airport Parking (WLG)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/nz/wgn/wlg) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/thorndon) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/nz/wgn/thorndon) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/nz/wgn/thorndon) Where Can I Park Near Wellington Railway Station? The Railway Car Park beside the station is the most direct choice, with a $5 casual rate per half hour, a $31 12-hour period rate and a $21 early-bird rate. Nearby Parksy spaces include an outdoor railway car park space 60 m away at $4 an hour, plus covered parking at Pipitea Marae, 240 m away, for $4 an hour. Listen to article 4:52 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
Gateway Lane
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking at The Railway Car Park, Wellington, 60 m (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Kaiwharawhara railway station, 2.2 km (29 min walk)
## Parking Near Thorndon [Affordable Parking at The Railway Car Park, Wellington $4.00/hr 60 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/affordable-parking-at-the-railway-car-park-welling-95752) [Affordable Parking at Datacom Centre, Wellington 6011 $6.00/hr 200 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/auk/wellington/affordable-parking-at-datacom-centre-wellington-60-95754) [Secure Outdoor Parking at Centreport, Pipitea, Wellington $6.00/hr 220 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/auk/pipitea-wellington/secure-outdoor-parking-at-centreport-pipitea-welli-96011) [Affordable Parking Lot in Central Wellington $6.00/hr 220 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/affordable-parking-lot-central-wellington-166359) [Secure Covered Parking at Pipitea Marae, Wellington $4.00/hr 240 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/secure-covered-parking-at-pipitea-marae-wellington-95730) [Secure Outdoor Lot at Wellington Cathedral Car Park $6.00/hr 270 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/nz/wgn/wellington/secure-outdoor-lot-at-wellington-cathedral-car-par-95727) [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-9686a65c.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@tree-diagram-634823444) / tree diagram ## The Railway Car Park Beside Wellington Railway Station The station’s nearby [Wilson Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/wilson-parking-review-pros-cons-summary-services) facility is The Railway Car Park, in Thorndon. Wilson Parking lists a casual rate of $5 per half hour and a 12-hour period rate of $31 (wilsonparking.co.nz). The operator also lists an early-bird rate of $21 and a night rate of $5, with the night charge capped at $26 (wilsonparking.co.nz). The facility is the most direct choice for drivers using the station, with access from the Railway Car Park site rather than relying on a central-city street space. A short stay suits quick rail connections, while the early-bird option is aimed at longer weekday parking. The station is in Pipitea, near Thorndon, and its street address is Gateway Lane. ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance in Pipitea The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor railway car park space 60 m away at $4 an hour. A driveway space at the Datacom Centre is 200 m away and costs $6 an hour, while an outdoor Centreport space in Pipitea is 220 m away at $6 an hour. At 220 m, another central Wellington parking lot costs $6 an hour. Pipitea Marae offers a covered space 240 m away at $4 an hour, making it useful when shelter matters. A secure outdoor space at Wellington Cathedral Car Park is 270 m away and costs $6 an hour. The closest options suit a short walk to the platforms, while the covered and outdoor spaces give commuters alternatives to the station car park. Show map of Thorndon ## Commuter Parking and Early Starts at the Station Wilson Parking lists an early-bird price of $21 at The Railway Car Park, alongside the casual and night rates (wilsonparking.co.nz). Metlink’s park-and-ride facilities provide [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for train passengers, but the car parks are uncovered, spaces are first-come, first-served, and reservations are not available (metlink.org.nz). Drivers who need a dependable space should therefore consider arriving before the commuter rush or using a pre-arranged Parksy booking. The station car park’s 12-hour period charge is $31, while its early-bird charge is $21 (wilsonparking.co.nz). ## Rail and Park-and-Ride Connections From Pipitea Kaiwharawhara railway station is the nearest other station, 2.2 km away and a 29-minute walk from the station. Metlink’s park-and-ride network offers free car parks with uncovered spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces cannot be reserved (metlink.org.nz). Drivers who prefer leaving the car outside the central area can use one of those rail-linked facilities before continuing by train. Wellington Railway Station is at Gateway Lane in Pipitea, near Thorndon, so the station remains the practical interchange for services serving the central city. Show street view near Wellington Railway Station ## Sources - [Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency](https://www.nzta.govt.nz) - [NZ road code parking rules](https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/general-road-code/about-driving/parking/) - [Station Car Park](https://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/parking-locations/wellington/wellington-cbd/station-car-park/) - [Park & Ride](https://www.metlink.org.nz/getting-started/apps-maps-and-guides/park-and-ride) - [The Railway Car Park](https://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/parking-locations/wellington/thorndon/the-railway/) \* 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 Near Wellington Railway Station? The Railway Car Park beside the station is the most direct choice, with a $5 casual rate per half hour, a $31 12-hour period rate and a $21 early-bird rate. Nearby Parksy spaces include an outdoor railway car park space 60 m away at $4 an hour, plus covered parking at Pipitea Marae, 240 m away, for $4 an hour. ### What Are the Parking Rates at the Station Car Park? The Railway Car Park lists $5 per half hour for casual parking and $31 for a 12-hour period. It also lists an early-bird rate of $21 and a night rate of $5, with the night charge capped at $26. The facility is beside the station in Thorndon, with access from the Railway Car Park site. ### What Is the Closest Nearby Parking Option? The closest priced Parksy option is an outdoor railway car park space 60 m away, costing $4 an hour. Other nearby choices include a driveway space at the Datacom Centre, 200 m away at $6 an hour, and an outdoor Centreport space in Pipitea, 220 m away at $6 an hour. ### Is There Covered Parking Within Walking Distance? Pipitea Marae offers a covered parking space 240 m away at $4 an hour. This provides shelter while remaining within walking distance of the platforms. Other alternatives include a secure outdoor space at Wellington Cathedral Car Park, 270 m away at $6 an hour, and outdoor parking 220 m away at $6 an hour. ### Is Free Commuter Parking Available for Train Passengers? Metlink’s park-and-ride facilities provide free parking for train passengers. The car parks are uncovered, spaces are first-come, first-served and reservations are not available. Drivers who need a dependable space can consider arriving before the commuter rush or using a pre-arranged Parksy booking. ### What Other Railway Station Is Nearby? Kaiwharawhara railway station is the nearest other station, 2.2 km away and a 29-minute walk. Metlink’s park-and-ride network offers free, uncovered spaces on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations. 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