Parking Near University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
Where Can I Park for University of Aberdeen?
Controlled parking operates at Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill. Staff can buy daily parking online for £1.20, while students can use daily parking through the student website or app. For visitors, the University identifies the car park outside the Polwarth Building as the best option. Ashgrove Road West also has pay-and-display spaces for visitors.
- Address
- Regent Walk, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB24 3UX
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Bucksburn Health Clinic, AB21, 134 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Aberdeen Waterloo railway station, 1.3 mi (27 min walk)
Parking Near Aberdeen City
University of Aberdeen beside a pre-booked private parking space nearby, giving visitors a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
University of Aberdeen Campus Parking in Old Aberdeen
Controlled parking operates at Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill, covering the University’s main sites (University of Aberdeen Car Parking Policy). Staff can buy daily parking for £1.20 online, while student daily parking is available through the student website or app (University of Aberdeen StaffNet). A limited number of annual permits are issued to students on criteria agreed with the AUSA (University of Aberdeen online store).
Students can purchase daily vouchers for the student car park at the Butchart Centre, although those vouchers are not valid in every University car park (University of Aberdeen online store). For visitors attending the campus, the University identifies the car park outside the Polwarth Building as the best option.
Busy Periods Around the Old Aberdeen Campus
Parking pressure is greatest during University term times, when students and staff are travelling to Old Aberdeen at the same time. Open days add visitor traffic, and the University directs open-day drivers towards the car park outside the Polwarth Building (University of Aberdeen open-days guidance).
Controlled car parking is in effect at Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill, and University car parks are subject to the institution’s parking policy (University of Aberdeen Car Parking Policy). Ashgrove Road West has pay-and-display spaces for visitors, giving drivers an official alternative to looking for a space on residential streets (University open-days guidance).
Parksy Spaces for University Visitors and Commuters
A driveway space at Bucksburn Health Clinic in AB21 is 134 yd away and costs £3.30 an hour. A health-services space in Aberdeen is 0.7 mi away at £3.80 an hour, while a space at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is 0.7 mi away at £1.16 a day. The closest listing suits a short visit, while the daily option is better for a full day.
A secure Aberdeen space is 0.9 mi away and costs £2 an hour. A George Street space in AB25 is 0.9 mi away at £77 a month, making it the priced listing suited to a longer student or staff stay. A secure, 24/7 lighted parking lot is 1.0 mi away at £1.50 an hour, which suits visitors needing hourly parking.
Shopping and Council Parking Near Old Aberdeen
Ashgrove Road West is therefore the clearest nearby public alternative identified in the University’s visitor information.
Daily campus parking costs £1.20 and can be purchased online, through the student website or through the app (University StaffNet). Student daily vouchers apply to the Butchart Centre student car park, but are not valid in every University car park (University online store). A limited number of student annual permits are issued on a criteria basis agreed with the AUSA (University online store).
Walking From Aberdeen Waterloo Railway Station
Aberdeen Waterloo railway station is the nearest station to the University. The station is 1.3 mi from Regent Walk, with a 27-minute walk to the Old Aberdeen campus.
Regent Walk is the University address in Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB24 3UX. Drivers combining rail and walking can use Aberdeen Waterloo railway station as the named rail connection before continuing on foot to campus.
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* 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 University of Aberdeen?
Controlled parking operates at Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill. Staff can buy daily parking online for £1.20, while students can use daily parking through the student website or app. For visitors, the University identifies the car park outside the Polwarth Building as the best option. Ashgrove Road West also has pay-and-display spaces for visitors.
When Is Parking Busiest Near the Campus?
Parking pressure is greatest during University term times, when students and staff travel to Old Aberdeen at the same time. Open days add visitor traffic, and drivers attending them are directed towards the car park outside the Polwarth Building. Controlled car parking operates at Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill under the University’s parking policy.
What Student Parking Options Are Available?
Students can purchase daily parking through the student website or app. Daily vouchers are available for the student car park at the Butchart Centre, but they are not valid in every University car park. A limited number of annual permits are issued to students on criteria agreed with the AUSA.
What Nearby Paid Parking Is Available for Visitors and Commuters?
A driveway at Bucksburn Health Clinic is 134 yd away and costs £3.30 an hour. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is 0.7 mi away at £1.16 a day. A George Street space is 0.9 mi away at £77 a month, while a secure, 24/7 lighted parking lot is 1.0 mi away at £1.50 an hour.
Is There Public Parking Near Old Aberdeen?
Ashgrove Road West has pay-and-display spaces for visitors, making it an official alternative to searching for a space on residential streets. It is identified in the University’s visitor information as the clearest nearby public alternative. Daily campus parking costs £1.20 and can be purchased online, through the student website or through the app.
How Far Is Aberdeen Waterloo Railway Station From Campus?
Aberdeen Waterloo railway station is 1.3 mi from Regent Walk, with a 27-minute walk to the Old Aberdeen campus. Regent Walk is the University address in Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB24 3UX. Drivers combining rail and walking can use the station as the named rail connection before continuing on foot to campus.
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