Train station parking

All you need to know about parking at our stations

Parking at the station

Travelling by train? Park right near the station and be on your train in no time

Did you know if there are no spaces left to pre-book you can still just turn up on the day and park. We have plenty of spaces available for parking that you don't need to pre-book.

Hourly parking rates

No need to pay for the whole day if you're only parking for a couple of hours. You can now pay by the hour at some of our car parks. More details in the FAQs below.

If your chosen car park is part of this scheme you will find more information about the hourly rates in the below FAQs.

Priority Parking

When you're travelling with us, the First Class treatment doesn’t just apply to your time on the train. Get Priority Parking at selected stations across our network, so you’ll always have peace of mind when you’re tight on time.

Take a look below for more information on our priority parking spaces.

Pre-book your parking

If you're planning ahead, you can pre-book your station parking using the link below.


However, if there are no pre-book parking spaces left then you can still turn up on the day and park in any available parking space.

 

Pre-book your parking

Birmingham International Station Parking

Carlisle Station Parking

Coventry Station Parking

Crewe Station Parking

Penrith Station Parking

Preston Station Parking

Rugby Station Parking

Runcorn Station Parking


Stafford Station Parking

Stoke-on-Trent Station Parking

Warrington Station Parking

Priority Parking (subject to availability)

If you have a First Class Season Ticket, you get special treatment even before you board your train. You can enjoy Priority Parking at selected stations, so you'll have peace of mind when you're tight on time.

To get your Priority Parking sticker visit the Ticket Office at the station and present your First Class Season Ticket. Present your sticker in your window, pay for parking as you normally would and park in any Priority Parking bay.

Reserved Priority Parking bays can currently be found at the following stations:

  • Birmingham International - 12 spaces
  • Carlisle - 5 spaces
  • Crewe - 8 spaces
  • Lancaster - 5 spaces
  • Macclesfield - 1 space
  • Rugby - 5 spaces
  • Runcorn - 5 spaces
  • Stafford - 10 spaces
  • Stoke-on-Trent - 4 spaces
  • Warrington Bank Quay - 4 spaces
General FAQs

Do our First Class Season ticket holders get Priority Parking?

Can I pay when I get to the car park, rather then before leaving?

What happens if I want to drop off or pick up a friend or a relative?

Hourly Rates FAQs

Are hourly rates available at all car parks?

What happens if I pre booked online and over-stay past their reserved hours?

What happens if trains are delayed and I overstay past the reserved hours?

What is the maximum length of stay before the day rate applies?