Parking Near Edinburgh Napier University, City of Edinburgh
Where Can I Park for Edinburgh Napier University?
Craiglockhart campus parking is for permit holders only from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with RingGo payment available through the app, website or 020 3046 0010. For daytime visits, spaces near the Royal Edinburgh Hospital cost £6 a day at 0.5 mi, while Craiglockhart railway station is 0.4 mi away and an 8-minute walk.
- Address
- 49 Sassoon Grove, Craiglockhart, City of Edinburgh, EH10 5FB
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Royal Edinburgh Hospital, EH10, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Craiglockhart railway station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, helping visitors enjoy a short walk with less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart Campus
At 49 Sassoon Grove, parking at Craiglockhart campus is for permit holders only between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday (My Napier). The campus car park is managed through RingGo, with payment available in the RingGo app, on its website or by calling 020 3046 0010 (My Napier).
Visitors should plan around the permit restriction rather than treating the campus as an all-day public car park. Parking is free outwith the 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday period (My Napier), making evenings and weekends the practical times for drivers without a permit.
Parksy Spaces Near Edinburgh Napier University
For a full day, a space near the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is 0.5 mi away and costs £6 a day. A space near Balfour Day Hospital is 0.7 mi away at £5.70 a day, giving students, staff and visitors two straightforward daytime choices beyond the permit-controlled campus.
Hourly options include a space at Asda Chesser, 0.8 mi away, with 24/7 access at £4.50 an hour, and Orwell Lodge, 0.8 mi away, at £2.90 an hour. A Morningside space near The Inch Loss Clinic is 0.9 mi away at £1.20 an hour, while Robb's Loan is 0.9 mi away with 24/7 access at £18.75 an hour. The lower hourly rates suit short visits, while the day spaces fit lectures or staff shifts.
Other Car Parks Near the Craiglockhart Campus
Drivers looking beyond the campus can use nearby retail and public parking where the relevant local rules allow it. Asda Chesser is represented by a Parksy space 0.8 mi from the campus, and its 24/7 access makes it suitable for early starts, late finishes and visits outside standard university hours.
The council car parks around Craiglockhart and surrounding Edinburgh neighbourhoods provide another alternative to permit-only university parking.
Rail Stations and Walking Routes to Edinburgh Napier University
Craiglockhart railway station is the nearest rail connection, 0.4 mi from Edinburgh Napier University and an 8-minute walk. The route makes rail useful for students and staff who want to avoid the campus permit restriction during the weekday daytime period.
Slateford railway station takes about 13 minutes to walk to the campus, while Morningside Road railway station takes about 14 minutes. Craiglockhart is the shortest station walk, with Slateford and Morningside Road providing further rail alternatives for visitors approaching from different parts of Edinburgh.
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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 Edinburgh Napier University?
Craiglockhart campus parking is for permit holders only from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with RingGo payment available through the app, website or 020 3046 0010. For daytime visits, spaces near the Royal Edinburgh Hospital cost £6 a day at 0.5 mi, while Craiglockhart railway station is 0.4 mi away and an 8-minute walk.
Can Visitors Park at the Craiglockhart Campus During the Day?
The campus car park is for permit holders only between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Visitors should plan around this restriction rather than treating the car park as an all-day public facility. Parking is free outwith the 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday period, making evenings and weekends practical for drivers without a permit.
How Is Campus Parking Managed and Paid For?
The campus car park is managed through RingGo. Payment is available in the RingGo app, on the RingGo website or by calling 020 3046 0010. The permit restriction still applies from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, so visitors should plan their parking around that period.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Options for a Short Visit?
A space in Morningside near The Inch Loss Clinic is 0.9 mi away and costs £1.20 an hour. Orwell Lodge is 0.8 mi away at £2.90 an hour. Asda Chesser is also 0.8 mi away and costs £4.50 an hour, with 24/7 access.
Which Nearby Parking Spaces Suit a Full Day?
For a full day, a space near the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is 0.5 mi away and costs £6 a day. A space near Balfour Day Hospital is 0.7 mi away at £5.70 a day. These two daytime choices suit students, staff and visitors planning lectures or staff shifts.
Which Railway Station Is Closest, and How Long Is the Walk?
Craiglockhart railway station is the nearest rail connection, 0.4 mi away and an 8-minute walk. Slateford railway station takes about 13 minutes to walk to the campus, while Morningside Road railway station takes about 14 minutes. Craiglockhart is the shortest station walk.
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