Fareham Town Centre and Parking: A Practical Guide
Where to park, how to reach the town centre, and what to expect in Fareham's shopping and dining heart.
Fareham town centre is accessible by car and on foot. Parking is available with several pay options, and the railway station provides a transport link.
Parking Options
Market Quay Surface Car Park
A barrier-controlled pay-on-foot car park in the town centre. Charges are set by Fareham Borough Council; see fareham.gov.uk for current tariffs and hours.
Disabled Blue Badge Parking
Blue Badge holders can park free in the council pay and display car parks when the badge is displayed. The pay-on-foot car parks, including Market Quay and the Fareham Shopping Centre multi-storey, are free only to Blue Badge holders who live in Fareham Borough and have applied. See fareham.gov.uk.
Station Approach On-Street Parking
Fareham railway station has its own car park (National Rail lists 154 spaces). Check National Rail for charges.
Note: Charges can change. For exact current charges, visit fareham.gov.uk or check signage at the car park.
Getting There
By Train
Fareham railway station is on Station Approach, a walk from the town centre. South Western Railway operates the station.
By Car
The town centre is reached from the A27.
What to Expect
Fareham town centre has a pedestrianised area on West Street, with surrounding shopping streets.
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Information last reviewed 5 October 2026. For current parking charges and rail times, check fareham.gov.uk and southwesternrailway.com.
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