--- description: Solent University parking is limited and may be busy after 11am. On-campus rates are £1.10 for 1 hour and £2.60 for 3 hours. title: Parking Near Solent University, Southampton | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-43bf315c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Solent University, Southampton Landmark Parking · Southampton, England · Solent University Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) East Park Terrace, Nichols Town, Southampton, SO14 0YN [Airport Parking (SOU)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/sou) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/southampton) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/southampton) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/southampton) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/southampton) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/southampton) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/southampton) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/southampton) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/southampton) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/southampton) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/southampton) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/southampton) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/southampton) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/southampton) Where Can I Park for Solent University? Solent University has limited, paid on-campus parking, so a space is not guaranteed. Pay-and-display operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am to midnight, costing £1.10 for up to 1 hour or £2.60 for up to 3 hours, with payment through RingGo. Nearby Parksy spaces include options 270 yd or 0.2 mi away. Listen to article 5:15 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
East Park Terrace, Nichols Town, Southampton, SO14 0YN
Closest listed space
Convenient 24/7 Parking at St Mathews Close, SO14, 270 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Southampton Central railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
## Parking Near Southampton [Convenient 24/7 Parking at St Mathews Close, SO14 £8.00/hr 270 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/convenient-247-parking-at-st-mathews-close-so14-111316) [Secure Commercial Garage in Southampton for Rent £270.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/secure-commercial-garage-southampton-rent-200011) [Secure 24/7 Driveway Parking in Southampton £5.50/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/secure-247-driveway-parking-southampton-192875) [Secure Garage Parking in Central Southampton £65.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/secure-garage-parking-central-southampton-200009) [Secure 24/7 Parking in Southampton - Gated Lot with Shuttle £132.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/secure-247-parking-southampton-gated-lot-shuttle-188982) [Affordable Lot Parking in Southampton – Only £5/Day! £5.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/affordable-lot-parking-southampton-5day-192885) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-43bf315c.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@philevenphotos) / Phil Evenden ## Parking on Solent University’s East Park Terrace Campus Solent has limited on-campus parking, so a space is not guaranteed even when the campus car park is available (solent.ac.uk). The university’s student portal lists pay-and-display parking from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to midnight, with charges of £1.10 for up to 1 hour and £2.60 for up to 3 hours (students.solent.ac.uk). University car parks are pay-to-park and use the [RingGo](https://www.parksy.com/blog/ringgo-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) app for payment (westonparkblades.co.uk). Permit applications are submitted through the online permit portal, while the permit-management service handles Solent permit access (totalpark.cloud; permitmanagement.co.uk). Drivers heading to lectures or appointments should treat campus parking as a paid, limited facility rather than a guaranteed arrival option. ## Southampton City-Centre Car Parks Near the Campus The university’s own guidance points drivers towards several car parks in the immediate vicinity because on-campus capacity is limited (solent.ac.uk). The campus is in Nichols Town, close to the city-centre parking area, so an off-campus stay can avoid relying on a university space. Drivers using a council or shopping-centre facility need to follow the tariff and free-period rules displayed for that particular car park, rather than applying the university’s RingGo arrangements automatically. Show map of Southampton ## Parksy Parking Spaces Around Solent’s Campus Parksy lists six nearby spaces in Southampton. The closest is a parking space at St Mathews Close, 270 yd away, priced at £12.50 an hour. Four further options are 0.2 mi away: a commercial garage at £270 a month, a 24/7 driveway at £5 a day, a central Southampton garage at £65 a day, and a gated 24/7 lot with a shuttle at £132 a day. A further lot 0.2 mi away costs £5 a day. The monthly garage suits staff or students needing regular longer-term parking, while the £5-a-day driveway and lot are better aligned with full-day campus visits. The hourly St Mathews Close space is suited to shorter appointments, and the garages or shuttle lot give visitors alternatives when a secure or managed space matters. ## Busy Parking Periods Around Solent and East Park Terrace University car parks may become busy after 11am (westonparkblades.co.uk), making late-morning arrivals more difficult than earlier visits. Parking on campus remains subject to availability, and the university describes its on-campus supply as limited (solent.ac.uk). Those restrictions apply separately from university parking, so a space on East Park Terrace or a nearby street is not automatically available for a campus visit. ## Walking From Southampton Central to the Campus Southampton Central railway station is the nearest station to the campus, at 0.6 mi and a 13-minute walk. Rail is therefore a workable option for students, staff and visitors travelling into Southampton without needing to secure a university parking space. The campus address is East Park Terrace, Nichols Town, Southampton, SO14 0YN. From Southampton Central, the 13-minute walk provides a direct final leg into the city-centre university area, while drivers using one of the nearby Parksy spaces can combine parking with the short walk to campus. Show street view near Solent University ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [National Rail Enquiries travel information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [Finding Solent University in Southampton](https://www.solent.ac.uk/about/find-us) - [Campus](https://students.solent.ac.uk/university-life/campus) - [Venue - Solent University Parking](https://www.westonparkblades.co.uk/venue/188) - [Car Parking](https://totalpark.cloud/register) - [Car parking | Transport](https://www.southampton.ac.uk/transport/parking/car-parking.page) - [Parking Permit Management](https://www.permitmanagement.co.uk/solentuni) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Solent University? Solent University has limited, paid on-campus parking, so a space is not guaranteed. Pay-and-display operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am to midnight, costing £1.10 for up to 1 hour or £2.60 for up to 3 hours, with payment through RingGo. Nearby Parksy spaces include options 270 yd or 0.2 mi away. ### Is Parking Available on Campus? On-campus parking is limited and subject to availability, so arriving does not guarantee a space. University car parks are pay-to-park and use the RingGo app. Pay-and-display parking is listed from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to midnight, with charges of £1.10 for up to 1 hour and £2.60 for up to 3 hours. ### When Is Parking Around East Park Terrace Busiest? University car parks may become busy after 11am, making late-morning arrivals more difficult than earlier visits. Campus parking remains limited and subject to availability. Parking on East Park Terrace or a nearby street is not automatically available for a campus visit, so drivers should treat on-campus parking as a paid, limited facility. ### What Nearby Parksy Parking Options Are Available? Nearby Parksy spaces include a St Mathews Close space 270 yd away at £12.50 an hour. Four further options are 0.2 mi away: a commercial garage at £270 a month, a 24/7 driveway at £5 a day, a central Southampton garage at £65 a day, and a gated 24/7 lot with a shuttle at £132 a day. A further lot costs £5 a day. ### Can I Use Nearby City-Centre Car Parks? The university points drivers towards several car parks in the immediate vicinity because on-campus capacity is limited. The campus is in Nichols Town, close to the city-centre parking area. Drivers using a council or shopping-centre facility should follow that car park’s displayed tariff and free-period rules rather than applying university RingGo arrangements automatically. ### How Far Is Southampton Central From the Campus? Southampton Central railway station is the nearest station to the campus, at 0.6 mi and a 13-minute walk. Rail is a workable option for students, staff and visitors travelling into Southampton without needing to secure a university parking space. 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