Barrier-controlled parking at Moorthorpe railway station
Moorthorpe Station Car Park is a Network Rail-managed tarmac facility located on Barnsley Road, adjacent to Moorthorpe railway station. The lot provides 120 marked bays, including eight Blue Badge spaces and two motorcycle bays. It operates 24 hours; pay-on-exit charges of £3.00 per day apply for pre-booked rail users via the station portal; non-rail users pay £1.50 per hour (capped at £5.00 per day). Barrier entry is enforced through ticket scanning at the entry lane. LED floodlights ensure full illumination until 1 am, and CCTV cameras monitor all parking aisles. Pedestrian subways provide step-free access to platforms. Bicycle lockers for 20 cycles are available near Platform 2. Seasonal holiday schedules see occupancy reach capacity by 7 am; signage directs drivers to Wrangbrook Layby (1 km). Weekly maintenance includes line repainting and surface sweeping.