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3About Parkeston
Parkeston is a former railway town on the Essex coast, developed around the Great Eastern Railway's continental ferry terminal in the Victorian era. Reach it via the A120 from the A12, about 70 miles from London. The town sits between Harwich port and Dovercourt, with over 80 EV charging points nearby. The original Victorian railway workers' cottages still line Parkeston Road, marking its heritage as a crucial link in Britain's European transport network.
Where is Parkeston on the map?
Parkeston is in England, at 51.943, 1.252 - about 28 km south-east of Holbrook.
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EV Chargers in Parkeston
- Hening Ave 32, Ipswich360 kW
- Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich250 kW
- Park & Ride Martlesham Heath, Ipswich175 kW
- James Bennett Avenue, Ipswich150 kW
- London Road, Ipswich150 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Parkeston?
The closest airport to Parkeston is London Stansted Airport, 88 km (about 1 h 25 min by car).