Barrier-controlled parking at Creswell railway station
Creswell Station Car Park is a Network Railmanaged tarmac lot on Station Road, serving Creswell railway station and local commuters. The facility provides 90 marked bays, including six Blue Badge spaces and two motorcycle bays. It operates 24 hours; pay-on-exit charges of £3.50 per day 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 entry lanes. LED floodlights ensure full illumination until 1 am, and CCTV cameras monitor all driving aisles. Pedestrian subways and ramps provide step-free access to both platforms. Bicycle lockers for 16 cycles are positioned near Platform 1. Seasonal school holiday travel often leads to full occupancy by 8 am; signage directs drivers to the Elmton Road lay-by (0.6 km). Weekly maintenance includes line repainting and surface sweeping.