🚗 Ely Station Car Park – The Complete Ely CB7 4DJ Guide
Secure pay-and-display parking at Ely Station – competitive daily rates, season tickets, EV chargers, Blue Badge bays & immediate platform access.
🚗 Overview
Type: Surface Pay-&-Display & Season-Ticket Car Park (Managed by GWR under Ely Station Authority)
Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (barrier-controlled entry/exit)
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (commuter feedback)
💰 Tariffs & Permits
| Tariff Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 | Minimum 30-minute session |
| 1–2 hours | £3.00 | |
| 2–4 hours | £5.00 | |
| 4–24 hours | £7.00 | Flat daily rate |
| Weekly Season Ticket | £28.00 | Any 7 consecutive days |
| Monthly Season Ticket | £90.00 | Valid calendar month |
| Annual Season Ticket | £900.00 | Best value for daily commuters |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 h | Display badge + time clock; validate at barrier kiosk |
| Return Rule | No return within 1 h | During any paid period |
Payment Methods: On-site pay machines (coins, card, contactless) or GWR online season-ticket booking (barrier code emailed).
Re-entry: Voucher or QR code allows exit and re-entry within the paid period.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | Approximately 180 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 10 bays adjacent to station entrance |
| EV Charging Points | 6 × 7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Surface | Tarmac with high-visibility bay markings |
| Lighting | Full LED lighting throughout |
| Security | CCTV, barrier control, periodic patrols |
| Height Restriction | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 10 bays; free up to 3 h with badge + clock display.
Drop-off Zone: Covered lay-by for 10 min unloading adjacent to ticket hall.
Step-Free Access: Level route from bays into station concourse with ramp and automatic doors.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site: 6 Pod Point 7 kW chargers – pay per kWh via app or RFID.
Nearest Additional: None closer; chargers available 24/7.
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 06:30–09:00 | 96 % | Commuters to London & Cambridge |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 55 % | Short-stay visitors & station users |
| Weekdays 16:30–18:30 | 94 % | Return commuters |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 70 % | Leisure travellers |
Pro Tip: Pre-book a weekly or monthly season ticket online to guarantee a bay and save on daily rates.
🚶 Walkability & Connections
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ely Station Platforms | <1 min | Immediate rail access |
| Ely Cathedral & Market Square | 5 min | Historic attractions, shops & cafés |
| Bus Interchange (Station forecourt) | 1 min | Local & regional bus services |
| River Great Ouse Towpath Access | 4 min | Scenic riverside walk & cycling route |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: NatWest & Barclays in station concourse (free).
Pharmacy: Boots Local (Station Road, 3 min walk).
Food & Drink:
Station Café (on-site)
The Ship Inn (riverside pub, 5 min)
Market traders in Market Square (Wed & Sat)
Public Toilets: Station concourse (free) & Market Square (fee).
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Leisure Centre Car Park | 0.4 mi | £3.00/day | 24 h | Free evenings & weekends |
| On-Street Bays (Station Rd) | Adjacent | £1.20/hr (2 h) | 2 h | Cheaper short-term |
| Ely Park & Ride (A10 Park) | 1.2 mi | £2.00/day | 24 h | Shuttle to station |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Barrier exit requires valid payment; non-payment incurs surcharge.
Barrier Hours: Entry/exit (all day) but re-entry only within paid period.
Weather Advisory: Site exposed; exercise caution in icy conditions.
📌 Expert Tips
Season Ticket Sharing: Split an annual permit with a colleague for cost savings.
Blue Badge Users: Register at kiosk after 3 h to extend free stay if attending events.
Off-Peak Savings: Travel mid-week for easier bay availability and quick access.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to add 4 rapid (50 kW) chargers and install solar-canopy shelters.
2026: Trial of ANPR pay-by-plate for barrierless entry/exit across all GWR car parks.
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