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 pay-on-foot surface car park in the town centre. Standard parking charges apply Monday to Saturday.
Disabled Blue Badge Parking
Blue badge holders park for free across town centre spaces.
Station Approach On-Street Parking
On-street parking near Fareham railway station. Payment via card or RingGo app. Charges apply Monday to Saturday 8am–6pm.
Note: Current tariff rates change seasonally and by scheme. For exact current charges, visit fareham.gov.uk or check signage at the car park.
Getting There
By Train
Fareham railway station is on West Street, approximately a 15-minute walk to the town centre shopping areas. South Western Railway serves the station.
By Car
The town centre is well-signposted from the A27 and surrounding roads. Sat-nav postcode PO16 7AX reaches the High Street area.
What to Expect
Fareham town centre combines the High Street (pedestrianised) with surrounding shopping streets. Most shops and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of each other.
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Information correct at time of writing, checked 13 July 2026. For current parking charges and rail times, check fareham.gov.uk and southwesternrailway.com.
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