Parking Near Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus, Cathays
Where Can I Park for Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus?
Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus has a Maindy Road car park with 39 pay-and-display bays, plus pre-bookable pay-as-you-go, off-peak public, accessible and pick-up and drop-off parking. The closest listed Parksy space is 102 yd away at £30 a day. Cardiff Queen Street station is 1.0 mi away, followed by a 21-minute walk.
- Address
- 104 Maindy Road, Maindy, Cardiff, CF24 4JL
- Closest listed space
- Secure and Convenient Parking in Cardiff CF24, 102 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
Parking Near Cathays
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Clément Proust
Parking at Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus
Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus is in Maindy, near Cathays, at 104 Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4JL. University parking includes pre-bookable pay-as-you-go parking, off-peak public parking, accessible parking and pick-up and drop-off zones across campus (cardiff.ac.uk).
The Maindy Road car park has 39 pay-and-display bays and is the car park closest to the sbarc|spark building (cardiff.ac.uk). The university manages the campus arrangements, while on-site automatic number plate recognition cameras are used for university parking controls (cardiff.ac.uk). Students applying for university accommodation must request a parking permit, and permits are allocated only when space is available (cardiff.ac.uk).
Undergraduate open day visitors can park free of charge in selected university car parks, with the campus ANPR cameras switched for the event arrangements (cardiff.ac.uk). This makes the official visitor and event guidance more relevant than treating the Maindy Road bays as unrestricted all-day parking.
When Maindy Road Parking Is Hardest
Open days create a separate peak, with Cardiff University publishing dedicated undergraduate open day parking instructions and selected university car parks for those visits (cardiff.ac.uk).
Drivers heading to a scheduled event should allow for the official arrangements rather than relying on ordinary visitor parking.
Maindy Road is close to university buildings and the surrounding residential streets, so parking pressure is likely to be greatest around arrival and departure periods. The university's visitor guidance identifies pick-up and drop-off zones and accessible parking across campus, keeping those areas distinct from ordinary parking bays (cardiff.ac.uk).
Other Car Parks Near the Campus
Cardiff University’s location guide identifies several public car parks close to the university, with the sites marked on its campus map (cardiff.ac.uk). These provide alternatives to the Maindy Road car park when campus bays are not suitable, although the guide also identifies pay-and-display parking in the university area.
The university’s visitor information specifically distinguishes off-peak public parking from pre-bookable university parking (cardiff.ac.uk).
Open day visitors have free parking in selected university car parks under the dedicated open day arrangements (cardiff.ac.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus
The closest listed Parksy option is a secure parking space 102 yd away, priced at £30 a day. Its short distance suits visitors carrying equipment or arriving for a full-day appointment, while the daily rate gives staff and visiting researchers a fixed all-day option.
A driveway space at Crwys Road is 0.5 mi away at £4.50 an hour. At 0.6 mi, a space at Lincoln House Hotel costs £6 a day, and a space on Clos Dewi Sant in Adamsdown costs £6.60 a day. The two daily spaces are better suited to students or staff needing a longer stay than an hourly booking.
Two further Parksy spaces are listed 0.6 mi away: one near Holiday Inn Cardiff Bay at £1.12 an hour and one at Regus Cardiff Gate Business Park at £2.50 an hour. The hourly choices suit shorter visitor stays, although their locations are farther from the campus than the 102 yd space.
Rail and Walking Access From Cardiff Queen Street
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station to Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus, at 1.0 mi away and a 21-minute walk. The station provides a practical rail arrival point for students, staff and visitors travelling into central Cardiff before continuing on foot.
The campus address is 104 Maindy Road, Maindy, Cardiff, CF24 4JL, near Cathays.
Visitors using the station can plan for the full 21-minute walk to the campus rather than treating the station as an immediate stop beside the buildings. The 1.0 mi station distance also makes rail and walking a defined alternative to driving for appointments that do not require equipment or step-free vehicle access.
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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 Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus?
Cardiff University - Maindy Road Campus has a Maindy Road car park with 39 pay-and-display bays, plus pre-bookable pay-as-you-go, off-peak public, accessible and pick-up and drop-off parking. The closest listed Parksy space is 102 yd away at £30 a day. Cardiff Queen Street station is 1.0 mi away, followed by a 21-minute walk.
How Many Parking Bays Does the Maindy Road Car Park Have?
The Maindy Road car park has 39 pay-and-display bays and is the car park closest to the sbarc|spark building. University parking also includes pre-bookable pay-as-you-go parking, off-peak public parking, accessible parking and pick-up and drop-off zones across campus. The university manages the campus arrangements, with on-site automatic number plate recognition cameras used for parking controls.
Is Parking Available for Cardiff University Open Days?
Undergraduate open day visitors can park free of charge in selected university car parks. Cardiff University publishes dedicated undergraduate open day parking instructions, and the campus automatic number plate recognition cameras are switched for the event arrangements. Drivers heading to a scheduled event should follow the official arrangements rather than relying on ordinary visitor parking.
What Parksy Parking Is Closest to the Campus?
The closest listed Parksy option is a secure parking space 102 yd away, priced at £30 a day. A driveway space at Crwys Road is 0.5 mi away at £4.50 an hour. At 0.6 mi, spaces at Lincoln House Hotel and on Clos Dewi Sant cost £6 a day and £6.60 a day respectively.
Are There Other Parking Options Near Maindy Road?
Cardiff University’s location guide identifies several public car parks close to the university, with sites marked on its campus map. These provide alternatives to the Maindy Road car park when campus bays are not suitable. Visitor information distinguishes off-peak public parking from pre-bookable university parking, while selected university car parks offer free parking during undergraduate open days.
How Far Is Cardiff Queen Street Station From the Campus?
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, at 1.0 mi away and a 21-minute walk. It provides a practical rail arrival point before continuing on foot. The campus is at 104 Maindy Road, Maindy, Cardiff, CF24 4JL, near Cathays, so visitors should plan for the full walk to the buildings.
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