24/7 long-stay station parking with fast EV chargers and permits
Chippenham Station CP3 Car Park is an APCOA-operated tarmac lot located on Union Road, serving Chippenham railway stations long-stay commuters. The facility provides 200 marked bays, including 10 Blue Badge spaces near the station entrance and two motorcycle bays. It operates 24/7; standard tariffs are £2 per hour (capped at £8 per day) for up to 24 hours, payable via APCOA app or contactless machines; weekly permits are also available. LED floodlights illuminate until 2 am, and 24-hour CCTV cameras monitor all aisles and entrances. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the station platforms (50 m), taxi rank (80 m), and café kiosk (100 m). Four 22 kW EV fast chargers are available at £0.35 per kWh via QR code, reserved for permit holders but accessible to drop-in users when available. Seasonal peak commuter periods reduce available bays by 20%; overflow directed to Station CP1 Car Park (0.3 km). Maintenance crews clear litter daily and repaint bay lines quarterly.