Free Commuter Parking for Seam Rail & Bus Services
The Seam (Upper) Commuter Car Park is a surface-level facility managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located off Doncaster Road near the towns northern edge. The lot offers approximately 200 tarmac-surfaced bays, including eight accessible spaces positioned near the entrance gate. Operating 5 am to midnight daily, parking is free for rail and bus commuters; a permit system is enforced via signage and occasional patrols. CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and main aisles during operating hours; LED floodlighting ensures safe nighttime access for early commuters. A covered walkway leads directly to The Seam railway tram-train station within a three-minute walk. Local bus services connect from Barnsley Interchange, providing frequent links to Sheffield, Leeds, and Doncaster. EV charging is not available on-site; the nearest rapid charger is at Gateway Plaza Car Park, a ten-minute drive away. Covered cycle racks accommodating up to twenty bicycles are provided near the station entrance to encourage multi-modal travel. Regular surface inspections and line repainting maintain a well-organized environment.