Parking Near University of Dundee, Newington
Where Can I Park for University of Dundee?
City Campus parking requires a permit, with the standard permit costing £420 per year for unlimited parking. Daytime student parking is unavailable unless you hold a Blue Badge. Visitors can use pay-as-you-go arrangements, including £3.10 for up to 4 hours and £4.50 for a full day. Nearby spaces include a 0.3 mi option at £2.50 an hour.
- Address
- 1 Airlie Place, Dundee, DD1 4HQ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Best Western Queen, Dundee, 291 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Dundee railway station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Newington
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Oli Liao
University of Dundee City Campus Parking in Dundee
The campus car parks require permits, with the University’s standard permit priced at £420 per year for unlimited City campus parking (dundee.ac.uk). Car parking facilities on City Campus are offered to staff through an annual permit purchase (buyat.dundee.ac.uk), while daytime student parking is not available unless the driver is a Blue Badge holder (dundee.ac.uk).
Visitors can use the campus pay-as-you-go arrangements, with charges of £3.10 for up to 4 hours and £4.50 for a full day; another tariff lists £2.55 for up to 4 hours and £3.70 for a full day (dundee.ac.uk). University car parks include accessible spaces, and Heathfield is for staff permit holders from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30, with Blue Badge parking available for staff, students or visitors (accessable.co.uk). A parking breach can result in an £85 charge, reduced to £30 when paid within 14 days (buyat.dundee.ac.uk).
Shopping and Council Car Parks Near the Campus
Drivers looking beyond the campus can compare Dundee’s city-centre parking with the University’s own facilities. The local authority car parks provide an alternative for visitors who do not have a campus permit, while shopping-centre parking can work for errands combined with a campus visit.
Some shopping-centre car parks use a free initial period before charging, so the free period is useful for a short appointment or quick collection rather than a full lecture day.
Parksy Spaces Close to University of Dundee
The closest listed option is a secure 24/7 lighted space 0.3 mi away at £2.50 an hour, suited to visitors or staff needing flexible access. A driveway space at Best Western Queen is 291 yd away and costs £5.10 a day, making it practical for a full day on campus.
Three more priced spaces sit 0.3 mi away: parking near Ninewells Hospital at £5.10 a day, secure parking with disabled access in Dundee City Centre at £5.10 a day, and a secure 24/7 lighted space at £5.10 a day. The disabled-access option is the clearest fit for eligible visitors, while the daily spaces suit staff or students attending for a full day. A space near Hawkhill Day Hospital is 0.4 mi away at £5.10 a day, and secure 24/7 parking at Constitution Crescent is 0.5 mi away at £2.38 an hour.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Around the Dundee Campus
Parking is hardest during university term times, when staff, students and visitors converge on the City campus.
Heathfield car park is restricted to staff permit holders from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30 (accessable.co.uk). Student parking is excluded during the day unless the driver holds a Blue Badge (dundee.ac.uk), so students should not treat nearby campus bays as general-purpose parking.
Walking From Dundee Railway Station to the Campus
Dundee railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from the University of Dundee and an 8-minute walk. The route makes rail a practical choice for visitors arriving in Dundee without needing a campus parking permit.
Magdalen Green railway station is another option, at approximately a 14-minute walk from the campus. The two station choices give rail travellers flexibility depending on their service and onward route through Dundee near Newington.
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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 Dundee?
City Campus parking requires a permit, with the standard permit costing £420 per year for unlimited parking. Daytime student parking is unavailable unless you hold a Blue Badge. Visitors can use pay-as-you-go arrangements, including £3.10 for up to 4 hours and £4.50 for a full day. Nearby spaces include a 0.3 mi option at £2.50 an hour.
How Much Is a University of Dundee Parking Permit?
The University’s standard permit costs £420 per year for unlimited City campus parking. Car parking facilities on City Campus are offered to staff through an annual permit purchase. Daytime student parking is not available unless the driver is a Blue Badge holder, while visitors can use campus pay-as-you-go arrangements.
Can Visitors Park at University of Dundee?
Visitors can use campus pay-as-you-go arrangements. University car parks include accessible spaces, and Blue Badge parking is available at Heathfield.
Where Is the Nearest Parking to University of Dundee?
The closest listed option is a secure 24/7 lighted space 0.3 mi away at £2.50 an hour. A driveway space at Best Western Queen is 291 yd away and costs £5.10 a day. Three more priced spaces are 0.3 mi away, including disabled-access parking at £5.10 a day.
Is Parking Difficult During Dundee University Term Times?
Parking is hardest during university term times, when staff, students and visitors converge on the City campus. Heathfield is restricted to staff permit holders Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30. Students should not treat nearby campus bays as general-purpose parking because daytime parking is excluded unless they hold a Blue Badge.
How Far Is Dundee Railway Station From the University of Dundee?
Dundee railway station is 0.4 mi from the University of Dundee and an 8-minute walk, making rail practical for visitors without a campus parking permit. Magdalen Green railway station is another option, at approximately a 14-minute walk from the campus. The two station choices offer flexibility for rail travellers.
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