🚗 Lostwithiel Station Car Park – The Complete Cornwall Commuter Parking Guide
Lostwithiel Station – low-cost rail parking, free evenings & Sundays, doorstep to Falmouth line.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Rail Station Car Park (Cornwall Council / Great Western Railway)
🕒 Open: 24/7 barrier-controlled; pay & display enforcement 06:00–22:00; free evenings (22:00–06:00) and all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (station facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (06:00–22:00):
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h: £3.00
All day (max 24 h): £4.50
Season Permits:
Weekly Rail Permit: £12.00
Monthly Season Ticket: £38.00
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless); PayByPhone app (zone code 32450)
Blue Badge Holders: Free—display badge and obtain complimentary exit ticket from machine
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays adjacent to station entrance |
| EV Bays | 2 × 7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining (repainted 2023) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights across site |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket fallback |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; GWR staff patrols |
| Signage | Digital occupancy & tariff display at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: Four bays by main gate—level access to platform
Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in outside barrier for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to footbridge and station building
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to ticket hall and bus stop
🚉 Rail & Bus Connectivity
Station Access: Great Western Railway services on Falmouth branch; direct to Plymouth & Truro
Bus Links: Bus stop on Brunel Quays—routes to Bodmin & St Austell
First/Last Trains: First departure ~06:20; last return ~22:30 (check live schedules)
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday AM Peak (07–09) | 85 % | Commuter rail users |
| Weekday Interpeak | 50 % | Short-stay visitors |
| Weekday PM Peak (16–18) | 80 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays (10–14) | 60 % | Leisure & market visitors |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Off-peak leisure users |
Pro Tip: Weekly permit offers best value if commuting more than three days a week.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Lostwithiel Station Platforms | On-site | Step-free access via ramp |
| Great Western Village Shops | 2 min | Café, convenience store & restrooms |
| Lostwithiel Town Centre | 5 min | Historic high street & pubs |
| Camel Trail Cycle Path | 3 min | Scenic cycle & walking route |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone LW) | Adjacent | £0.30/30 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Bodmin Parkway Station CP | 10 min dr | £1.00/hr; £5/day | Rapid chargers & rail interchange |
| St Austell Station CP | 20 min dr | £0.80/hr; £4/day | Park Mark® & covered bays |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 06:00–22:00 daily by barrier & CCTV; Penalties apply for tailgating
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Fee: £60 if ticket unavailable at exit
Maintenance: Barrier and lighting checks monthly; surface inspections quarterly
📌 Expert Tips
EV Drivers: Reserve Pod Point bays early via app for guaranteed charging.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and press help button to obtain free ticket.
Season Ticket Holders: Use ANPR-linked permits for seamless entry/exit.
Evening Travel: Park after 22:00 for free exit until 06:00 next day.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 4 × 22 kW rapid chargers funded by Cornwall Council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade ANPR system for digital season permits
2026: Feasibility study for +30 bays on adjacent council land (ref: CC/PLN/2024/1258)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled Jan 2026
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