24-hour station parking with EV fast charging and bike compound
Harding Street Car Park is a Swindon Borough Councilmanaged tarmac lot situated on Harding Street, serving Swindon railway station commuters and nearby commercial offices. The facility offers 80 marked bays, including six Blue Badge spaces close to the station footbridge entrance and two motorcycle bays. It operates 24 hours; pay-on-exit charges apply: £4.00 for up to 24 hours, payable via contactless or smartphone appcash is not accepted. LED lighting covers the entire site until 2 am, and CCTV provides continuous surveillance. Pedestrian access leads directly to platform entrances (50 m), the station café (100 m), and local bus interchange (150 m). A secure bicycle compound for 20 cycles is located adjacent to Platform 2, and two 22 kW EV fast chargers serve electric vehicles at £0.35 per kWh, billed via QR code. Seasonal peak commuting periods (e.g., school term start) reduce available bays by 15 %; overflow signage directs additional cars to Sheppard Street Car Park (0.6 km). Maintenance includes weekly litter collection and monthly light inspections.