Parking in Milton Keynes

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Parking in Milton Keynes : A Guide for Visitors

If you’re planning a stay at Your Apartment - Milton Keynes, you’ll be pleased to know that we do have some onsite parking available for guests. However, with just 12 spaces in total, these are limited and often fill up quickly. For guests who booked direct through our website, this is free. Guests who booked through other means will be charged £10 a day. Please reach out to reservations@yourapartment.com to request onsite parking.

To help you plan ahead and avoid any last-minute stress, we’ve put together a guide to the best parking options nearby—whether you’re staying for a short visit, a longer stay, or simply dropping by.

1. On-Street Council-Managed Parking

Milton Keynes Council operates two main tariff zones across Central Milton Keynes:

Standard (Purple) Bays – £1 per hour for the first 2 hours, then £0.50 per hour thereafter. Minimum stay: 2 hours.
Premium (Red) Bays – £2.50 for the first hour, then £2 per hour thereafter.

Charges apply daily 07:00–18:00 (excluding Christmas Day and Easter Sunday). Outside these hours, many bays are not charged, but always check signage as conditions may vary.

Payment is available via the RingGo app or at pay-and-display machines. Cashless payment is encouraged.

These council-controlled zones are convenient for short visits—especially for shoppers or people on quick outings.

2. Nearby Multi-Storey & Surface Car Parks

Milton Keynes has numerous public and private car parks close to shopping and business areas. Tariffs below are accurate to October 2025 but should be verified on signage or operator websites before arrival.

Midsummer Place (MK9 3GB) – Operated by the centre. Approx. £2.80 for 2 hours, £11.50 for 8 hours, £17 for 24 hours. Free evening parking no longer applies in all sections.
The Quadrant MK (Elder Gate) – Operated by Network Rail. Typical rates ~£3.40 for under 3 hours, ~£6.50 for 3–6 hours (weekday rates).
The Point Car Park (MK9 3NB) – Standard council tariffs apply; convenient for the theatre district.
Milton Keynes Central Station Car Park – Operated by Saba. Approx. 502 spaces. Day rate ~£12.80 (peak, before 10 am), ~£6.30 weekend. Monthly and annual permits available via Saba.

Most facilities accept RingGo and/or card payments.

3. Blue Badge & Disabled Parking

Blue Badge holders may park free of charge and without time limit in council pay-and-display bays and designated disabled bays. In private or operator-run car parks (e.g. Midsummer Place, The Quadrant), standard charges may apply.

Blue Badge holders can park on double yellow lines for up to 3 hours only if permitted by local signage and a clock is displayed.

4. Electric Vehicle Charging Near Platinum House

Milton Keynes offers several EV charging options.

BP Pulse Station – North Second Street (MK9 1BZ): behind the former Staples store. Tariffs typically £0.59–£0.85 per kWh depending on speed.
Always check the provider’s app for availability and updated rates.

5. Parking Permits & Insider Tips

Milton Keynes Council no longer issues short-term or hotel permits such as R1. Most long-stay or frequent parkers now use RingGo Season Tickets (weekly or monthly), which can be purchased via the council website. If you regularly visit Central MK, this is the best alternative to the former R-Zone permits.

Need more help? Get in touch.

Give one of our team a call on +44 (0)117 3018 444 or email reservations@yourapartment.com.