Train station parking

Find all the information you'll need on parking at our stations.

Parking at the station

Travelling by train? Park right near the station and be on your train in no time

Did you know if there are no spaces left to pre-book you can still just turn up on the day and park. We have plenty of spaces available for parking that you don't need to pre-book.

Hourly parking rates

We are now offering hourly parking rates at some of our Avanti West Coast station car parks.

If your chosen car park is part of this scheme you will find more information about the hourly rates in the below FAQs.

Priority parking

When you're travelling with us, the First Class treatment doesn’t just apply to your time on the train. Get priority parking at selected stations across our network, so you’ll always have peace of mind when you’re tight on time.

Take a look below for more information on our priority parking spaces.

Pre-book your parking

If you're planning ahead, you can pre-book your station parking using the link below.


However, if there are no pre-book parking spaces left then you can still turn up on the day and park in any available parking space.

Pre-book your parking

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Birmingham International Station Parking

Looking for parking at Birmingham International train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Carlisle Parking

Looking for parking at Carlisle train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Coventry Station Parking

Looking for parking at Coventry train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Crewe Station Parking

Looking for parking at Crewe train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Penrith Station Parking

Looking for parking at Penrith train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Preston Station Parking

Looking for parking at Preston train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Rugby Station Parking

Looking for parking at Rugby train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Runcorn Station Parking

Looking for parking at Runcorn train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Stafford Station Parking

Looking for parking at Stafford train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Stoke on Trent Station Parking

Looking for parking at Stoke on Trent train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Warrington Station Parking

Looking for parking at Warrington train station? We've got all the info. Parking spaces, locations, directions, and more.

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Priority Parking (subject to availability)

When you're travelling with us, the First Class treatment doesn’t just apply to your time on the train. Get priority parking at selected stations across our network, so you’ll always have peace of mind when you’re tight on time.

To get your priority parking sticker visit the ticket office at the station and present your First Class Season Ticket. Present your sticker in your window, pay for parking as you normally would and park in any priority parking bay.

Reserved Priority Parking bays can currently be found at the following stations:

  • Birmingham International - 12 spaces.
  • Carlisle - 5 spaces
  • Crewe - 8 spaces
  • Lancaster - 5 spaces
  • Macclesfield - 1 space
  • Rugby - 5 spaces
  • Runcorn - 5 spaces
  • Stafford - 10 spaces
  • Stoke-On-Trent - 4 spaces
  • Warrington Bank Quay - 4 spaces
General FAQs

Do our First Class Season ticket holders get Priority Parking?

Can I pay when I get to the car park, rather then before leaving?

What happens if I want to drop-off or pick-up a friend or a relative?

Hourly Rates FAQs

Are hourly rates available at all car parks?

What happens if I pre booked online and over-stay past their reserved hours?

What happens if trains are delayed and I overstay past the reserved hours?

What is the maximum length of stay before the day rate applies?