🚗 Penzance Station Car Park – The Complete Penzance Rail Parking Guide
Penzance Station – pre-book or pay-on-exit, free evenings & Sundays, doorstep to Cornwall’s terminus.
🚗 Type: Public Pre-bookable & Pay-on-Exit Car Park (APCOA Parking UK)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; pay on exit by midnight)
🌟 Rating: N/A (station facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Standard Day Rate (Mon–Fri): £6.00 (expires 04:00 next day)
Weekend Rate (Sat–Sun): £4.50 (expires 04:00 next day)
Weekly Pass: £28.00 (7 consecutive days)
Monthly Pass: £105.00 (30 days)
Payment Methods: APCOA Connect app pre-booking, pay-on-exit contactless/card/app
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking in any bay; display badge prominently
Resident Permits: Not applicable (station facility only)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| EV Bays | 4 × 7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Surface | Level asphalt with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | LED floodlights throughout |
| Security | CCTV monitoring 24/7; APCOA patrols |
| Barrier | Automated arm with ANPR reader |
| Signage | Digital boards with bay availability & pay instructions |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: Six bays nearest the station entrance—wide and signed
Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in outside barrier for set-down
Pathways: Smooth, level footpath to station platforms (2 min walk)
Audible Assistance: APCOA app provides voice guidance for payment
🚉 Rail & Bus Connectivity
Station Access: 2 min walk to platform-level entrance of Penzance terminus
Bus Links: Local bypass bus stop adjacent—services to Newlyn & Land’s End
First/Last Trains: Early departure around 05:30; last train approx. 22:45
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Notes
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Weekdays AM | 85 % | Commuters & tourists |
| Summer Weekdays PM | 75 % | Return travellers |
| Weekend Mornings | 90 % | Leisure & day-trippers |
| Evenings (all days) | 40 % | Off-peak arrivals |
Pro Tip: Pre-book via app for guaranteed bay on busy summer weekends.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Amenities
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance Railway Station | 2 min | Cornwall’s rail terminus |
| Wharf Road Ferry Terminal | 3 min | Isles of Scilly boat connections |
| Main Street Shopping | 5 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| Jubilee Pool | 10 min | Iconic lido & sea-water pool |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary’s Street Pay & Display | 3 min | £0.50/hr; £3/day | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Western Green MSCP | 8 min | £1/hr; £6/day | Covered & EV charging on level B |
| On-Street Pay & Display (TR18) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min; 2 h max | App-only short-stay option |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: Automatic ANPR & pay-on-exit; tailgating prohibited
Overstay Penalty: £75 breach notice; appeal via APCOA website
Lost Ticket Fee: £45 if ticket not presented on exit
Maintenance: Monthly barrier and lighting checks (next due July 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
EV Drivers: Reserve EV bays in advance to ensure charging access.
Blue Badge Holders: No pre-book needed—park in any bay for free.
Evening Travel: Weekend rates apply all day Saturday & Sunday; pay once and exit by 04:00.
Weather Alert: Bays near the entrance drain better; avoid southern rows in heavy rain.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Upgrade to rapid 50 kW EV chargers under APCOA green initiative
2025 Q4: ANPR upgrade for frictionless seasonal pass holders
2026: Feasibility study for +30 bays on adjacent land (planning ref: Cornwall/PLN/2024/1120)
Accessibility Audit: Disabled access review scheduled for Dec 2025
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