Parking Near Cardiff University - Cartwright Court (Halls of Residence), Cathays
Where Can I Park for Cardiff University - Cartwright Court (Halls of Residence)?
The halls have 26 on-site parking spaces at 14 Cartwright Court, Plasnewydd, Cardiff, CF24 4SS, intended primarily for residents. For a bookable alternative, a Crwys Road space is 0.4 mi away at £4.50 an hour, while a secure Cardiff CF24 space is 0.5 mi away at £30 a day. Visitors should not assume residence spaces are publicly available.
- Address
- 14 Cartwright Court, Plasnewydd, Cardiff, CF24 4SS
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 1.1 mi (23 min walk)
Parking Near Cathays
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Donovan Kelly
Parking at Cardiff University - Cartwright Court (Halls of Residence)
Cardiff University lists 26 parking spaces at Cartwright Court, whose address is 14 Cartwright Court, Plasnewydd, Cardiff, CF24 4SS (cardiff.ac.uk). The published residence information identifies parking at the halls, making the on-site spaces the relevant option for residents rather than a general city-centre car park.
The university’s Cartwright Court page gives accommodation pricing from £143.64 per week, but it does not publish a separate parking tariff in the supplied listing (cardiff.ac.uk). The university identifies Cartwright Court as a residence between Roath and Cathays, with parking spaces at the site (residencelife.cardiff.ac.uk). Students living at the halls are therefore the clearest users of the on-site provision, while visitors should avoid assuming that residence spaces are publicly available.
Parksy Parking Near Cartwright Court in Plasnewydd
For students, staff and visitors needing a bookable alternative, Parksy lists a parking space at Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24, 0.4 mi away at £4.50 an hour. A secure parking space in Cardiff CF24 is 0.5 mi away and costs £30 a day, making the daily option more suitable for a full day on campus than an hourly stay.
A Richmond Road space in CF24 is 0.6 mi away at £6.50 an hour, while a Whitchurch space in Cardiff is 0.8 mi away at £3.30 a day. The Rookwood Hospital space in Cardiff CF5 is also 0.8 mi away and costs £4.10 a day. A Grange End space in Cardiff CF11 is 0.8 mi away at £19.38 an hour, so the Crwys Road and Richmond Road spaces suit shorter visits near the university area, while the daily-priced spaces suit students or staff staying longer.
Busy Parking Periods Around Cartwright Court and Cathays
Cartwright Court is between Roath and Cathays, two areas heavily populated with students (residencelife.cardiff.ac.uk). Parking demand is consequently most sensitive to university activity around the residence and nearby campus, with term-time arrival and departure periods likely to put pressure on the limited on-site provision.
The university describes Cartwright Court as one of the smaller, quieter residences with parking spaces and a site further away from main campus than other residences (residencelife.cardiff.ac.uk). Drivers heading to the halls should treat the 26-space provision as limited during busy university periods and use a reserved nearby space when a guaranteed arrival matters.
Other Car Parks for Visits to Plasnewydd and Cathays
The nearby Parksy spaces are the priced alternatives documented for this page.
For a student, staff member or visitor travelling to 14 Cartwright Court, a daily-priced Parksy space can be more practical than relying on the residence’s limited parking provision. The secure Cardiff CF24 space costs £30 a day at 0.5 mi, while the Whitchurch and Rookwood Hospital spaces cost £3.30 a day and £4.10 a day respectively at 0.8 mi.
Rail and Walking Access to Cartwright Court
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station to Cardiff University - Cartwright Court (Halls of Residence), at 1.1 mi from the halls and a 23-minute walk. The station provides a useful alternative for visitors who do not need to bring a car to Plasnewydd.
Cartwright Court is in Plasnewydd, near Cathays, and the university describes the residence as further away from main campus than some other accommodation sites (residencelife.cardiff.ac.uk).
Sources
* 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 Cardiff University - Cartwright Court (Halls of Residence)?
The halls have 26 on-site parking spaces at 14 Cartwright Court, Plasnewydd, Cardiff, CF24 4SS, intended primarily for residents. For a bookable alternative, a Crwys Road space is 0.4 mi away at £4.50 an hour, while a secure Cardiff CF24 space is 0.5 mi away at £30 a day. Visitors should not assume residence spaces are publicly available.
How Many Parking Spaces Are at Cardiff University - Cartwright Court (Halls of Residence)?
Cardiff University lists 26 parking spaces at Cartwright Court. The residence is between Roath and Cathays, and the on-site provision is the relevant option for residents.
How Much Does Parking at the Halls Cost?
It gives accommodation pricing from £143.64 per week, but that is not a parking price. Students living at the residence are the clearest users of the on-site provision, while visitors should avoid assuming those spaces are publicly available.
What Bookable Parking Alternatives Are Nearby?
Parksy lists a Crwys Road space 0.4 mi away at £4.50 an hour, a secure Cardiff CF24 space 0.5 mi away at £30 a day, and a Richmond Road space 0.6 mi away at £6.50 an hour. The hourly spaces suit shorter visits, while the daily option suits a full day on campus.
When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest?
Demand is most sensitive to university activity around the residence and nearby campus. Term-time arrival and departure periods are likely to put pressure on the limited 26-space provision. Drivers should use a reserved nearby space when a guaranteed arrival matters, particularly during busy university periods affecting the student-populated Roath and Cathays area.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Driving?
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is 1.1 mi from the halls and a 23-minute walk. It provides an alternative for visitors who do not need to bring a car to Plasnewydd. The residence is near Cathays and is further away from main campus than some other accommodation sites.
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