Parking Near Overgate Centre, Newington
Where Can I Park for Overgate Centre?
Dundee Marketgait NCP Car Park is the clearest option, with 280 spaces, wide bays and payment through the NCP App. NCP lists £3 for up to 2 hours, £5.30 for 2 to 4 hours and £8 for 4 to 6 hours. Charging hours run from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday.
- Address
- Costa, Dundee, DD1 1UF
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Best Western Queen, Dundee, 280 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Dundee railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Newington
Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Max Vakhtbovych
Overgate’s Own NCP Parking at Marketgait
The centre’s main option is Dundee Marketgait NCP Car Park, operated by NCP and signed for Overgate Shopping Centre parking. It has 280 spaces and wide bays, making it a practical choice for shoppers carrying larger purchases (ncp.co.uk).
NCP lists £3 for up to 2 hours, £5.30 for 2 to 4 hours, £8 for 4 to 6 hours, £11 for 6 to 12 hours, with payment available through the NCP App (ncp.co.uk). Dundee City Council states that charging hours run from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday, with the applicable period shown on local boards, meters and signs (dundeecity.gov.uk).
Drivers should approach via Marketgait, while the Overgate car park is also identified at U15 Overgate Centre, Dundee, DD1 (maps.apple.com). The city-centre location keeps the walk to the mall short and avoids relying on limited street parking around the shopping centre.
When Marketgait Parking Gets Busiest
Dundee City Council applies charging hours from 8.00am to 8.00pm every day, and directs drivers to the charging boards, meters and signs at each location for the set charging period (dundeecity.gov.uk). The published NCP information gives a 280-space total for Marketgait, so arriving earlier is sensible when shopping demand is high (ncp.co.uk).
Blue Badge holders can park free in council-controlled car parks, according to the city-centre street guide (accessable.co.uk). The guide also identifies parking in North Lindsay Street behind the shopping centre, providing another named area to consider when Marketgait is busy.
Named Car Parks Around Dundee City Centre
Dundee Marketgait NCP Car Park is the clearest named alternative for Overgate because NCP lists it specifically as Overgate Shopping Centre parking. The facility has 280 spaces and wide bays, with payment through the NCP App (ncp.co.uk).
North Lindsay Street is another named parking area behind the shopping centre, identified by Dundee City Council’s city-centre street guide (accessable.co.uk). It is particularly relevant for Blue Badge holders because the guide says parking is free for Blue Badge holders in council-controlled car parks (accessable.co.uk).
The council’s parking information covers charging locations across Dundee and says charging operates from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday (dundeecity.gov.uk). For a visit focused on the mall, Marketgait offers the most clearly published capacity and tariff information, while North Lindsay Street is a useful named fallback close to the rear of the centre.
Parksy Spaces Close to Overgate
Parksy lists a driveway space at Best Western Queen, 280 yards away, for £5.10 a day, and a space near Ninewells Hospital, 296 yards away, also for £5.10 a day. Both are worth comparing with Marketgait for a longer visit, because the daily price is below the NCP 4-to-6-hour charge of £8.
A 24/7 space at Constitution Crescent is 326 yards away and costs £2.38 an hour.
Parksy also lists a disabled-access space in Dundee city centre, 0.5 miles away, for £5.10 a day, plus a space near Hawkhill Day Hospital, 0.7 miles away, at £5.10 a day. The closer daily spaces beat the centre car park when a stay runs beyond 4 hours, while the hourly choices suit shorter or flexible visits.
Walking From Dundee Railway Station to Overgate
Dundee railway station is the nearest station, at 0.2 miles from the centre and about a 5-minute walk. This makes rail a practical alternative for shoppers who would otherwise spend time looking for a space in central Dundee.
From the station, the short walk leads into Dundee city centre and avoids the charging period that applies to council parking from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday (dundeecity.gov.uk). The destination is in Dundee, near Newington, at DD1 1UF.
Magdalen Green railway station is another rail option, although the walk is longer at about 19 minutes. Dundee station is therefore the better choice when the aim is to reach Overgate quickly without using a car.
Sources
- ScotRail
- Newington Parking | City of Parramatta
- Transport Scotland
- Dundee Marketgait NCP Car Park
- Parking Charges and Locations
- Accessible shopping - Review of Overgate Centre
- Dundee Overgate bosses on future of car parks after NCP ...
- City Centre Street Guide - Overgate to Wellgate
- Overgate Car Park in Dundee, Scotland
* 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 Overgate Centre?
Dundee Marketgait NCP Car Park is the clearest option, with 280 spaces, wide bays and payment through the NCP App. NCP lists £3 for up to 2 hours, £5.30 for 2 to 4 hours and £8 for 4 to 6 hours. Charging hours run from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday.
How Much Is Marketgait Parking?
NCP lists £3 for up to 2 hours, £5.30 for 2 to 4 hours, £8 for 4 to 6 hours and £11 for 6 to 12 hours at Dundee Marketgait NCP Car Park. Payment is available through the NCP App. Charging hours run from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday, with the applicable period shown on local boards, meters and signs.
What Should I Do If Marketgait Is Busy?
Marketgait has 280 spaces, so arriving earlier is sensible when shopping demand is high. North Lindsay Street behind the shopping centre is another named parking area to consider. Blue Badge holders can park free in council-controlled car parks, according to the city-centre street guide.
Are There Cheaper Spaces for a Longer Visit?
Parksy lists spaces at Best Western Queen and near Ninewells Hospital, both 280 yards and 296 yards away respectively, for £5.10 a day. That daily price is below the NCP 4-to-6-hour charge of £8, so these closer daily spaces suit visits beyond 4 hours.
Is There Hourly Parking Close to the Centre?
A 24/7 space at Constitution Crescent is 326 yards away and costs £2.38 an hour. Parksy also lists a 24/7 lighted space in Dundee, 0.2 mi away, for £2.50 an hour. These hourly choices suit shorter or flexible visits, while daily spaces suit longer stays.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Dundee railway station is 0.2 miles from the centre and about a 5-minute walk, making rail a practical alternative to searching for a space in central Dundee. The walk avoids the charging period that applies to council parking from 8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday to Sunday. Magdalen Green railway station takes about 19 minutes.
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