The parking lot at the Stratford Railroad Station is operated by the Town of Stratford under a lease arrangement with the State of Connecticut. The primary mission of the facility is to provide parking for rail commuters. According to the provisions of the lease, no preference may be given to Stratford residents.

General Information

Parking Area: The parking area contains a total of 296 parking spaces.  205 are reserved exclusively for permit holders, 80 are available for non-permit daily parking, and 11 are designated for handicapped parking.

There is wait list for parking permits. To be placed on the wait list you can add your name to an online Rail Road Wait List.

Hours:  Parkers must have a permit or pay the daily fee between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Fees: Six-month parking permits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at a cost of $175.00. For those parking without permits, a limited number of daily parking spaces are available in the rear of the lot at a cost of $5.00 per day. Parking is free of charge on weekdays after 12:00 p.m. and all day on weekends and municipal holidays.

Payments: No parking payments are collected at the station.  The attendant places a ticket on the windshield which must be mailed back to the Town of Stratford. Mailing information is provided on the ticket.

For more information review the Station Regulations or contact us at:

Station News

All permits for the September - February period have been distributed and we are currently offering new permits to persons on our wait list. Feel free to contact the Stratford Railroad Station to verify your position on our wait list

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Why is the waiting list so long?
In recent years the strong economy has placed great demand on commuter parking facilities.  The Stratford Railroad Station has a total of 308 parking spaces to satisfy this demand.

Can train tickets be purchased at the station?
Yes. Tickets may be purchased from machines on the platform.

Is any preference given to Stratford residents?
No.  The Stratford Railroad Station is an enterprise fund supported by its patrons.  No discounts or fee waivers are provided to residents.

Where can I park if the lot is full?
If the lot is full, a number of parking spaces are available across the street from the station on Broadbridge Avenue, Church Street and Linden Avenue.  Please note that these spaces fill up early.

May I park my car overnight?
Yes, you may park overnight at the station at your own risk.  The charge is the normal daily price of five dollars.  Overnight parkers are encouraged to park close to the station, near a light if possible, and to contact the management at 203-381-2051 with the make/model of the vehicle and contact information

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