Parking Near Cardiff University Students Union, Cathays
Where Can I Park for Cardiff University Students Union?
Cardiff University Students Union has no onsite parking, so drivers should look beyond the entrance on Senghennydd Road. Nearby Parksy spaces include options 0.3 mi away from £4.80 a day or £6.50 an hour. Park Place offers pay-and-display parking at around £3.40 for two hours, while Queen Street station is 0.5 mi away and an 11-minute walk.
- Address
- Senghennydd Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AT
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking on Richmond Road, CF24, Cardiff, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Parking Near Cathays
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Clément Proust
Parking at Cardiff University Students Union and the Campus
Cardiff University Students Union has no onsite parking because the Students’ Union is a city-centre location (cardiffstudents.com). Drivers heading for the building should therefore look beyond the entrance on Senghennydd Road rather than expecting a dedicated Union car park.
University car parks are extremely limited and require a permit, with a typical charge of around £3.50 for two hours (Cardiff University Location Guide). Cardiff University’s visitor parking information covers 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). Students parking on university-owned property need a valid parking permit for security purposes (cardiff.ac.uk), making visitor or short-stay arrangements more suitable for occasional campus visits.
Parksy Parking Spaces Around Senghennydd Road
Parksy lists six nearby spaces for drivers visiting CUSU, with options spread across Richmond Road, CF10 3ND, Crwys Road, central Cardiff and the Leonardo Hotel area. The closest priced choices are a driveway space on Richmond Road, CF24, 0.3 mi away at £6.50 an hour, and a space near Hilton Cardiff, CF10 3ND, 0.3 mi away at £4.80 a day.
At 0.4 mi, a space at Crwys Road costs £4.50 an hour, while a secure 24/7 city-centre space also costs £4.50 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage in central Cardiff is priced at £25 a day, which suits a longer staff or visitor stay, and a space at the Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff CF10, costs £8.58 an hour. Hourly spaces fit short lectures and appointments, while the daily options are more practical for staff or visitors staying through the day.
Other Car Parks Near Cardiff University Students Union
Park Place is a nearby alternative for visitors who need conventional pay-and-display parking. The Students’ Union access guide records pay-and-display parking on Park Place at around £3.40 for two hours, with payment by coin or debit or credit card (AccessAble). Its position near the campus makes it useful for short visits when a Parksy space is not suitable.
Cardiff University’s visitor parking guidance also identifies off-peak public parking among its campus arrangements (cardiff.ac.uk). Drivers comparing public and university-controlled facilities should separate those arrangements from the Union itself, since the Union has no onsite parking (cardiffstudents.com).
Walking From Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central Stations
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station to the Students’ Union, at 0.5 mi and an 11-minute walk. The route provides a practical rail alternative for students, staff and visitors who would otherwise need to find a space in Cathays.
Cardiff Central railway station is also within walking range, at approximately 18 minutes on foot. Queen Street is the more convenient station for the shortest station-to-campus walk, while Central offers another option for visitors arriving on services that use the city’s main station. Both stations avoid the need to drive into the university area and search for limited permit-controlled parking.
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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 Students Union?
Cardiff University Students Union has no onsite parking, so drivers should look beyond the entrance on Senghennydd Road. Nearby Parksy spaces include options 0.3 mi away from £4.80 a day or £6.50 an hour. Park Place offers pay-and-display parking at around £3.40 for two hours, while Queen Street station is 0.5 mi away and an 11-minute walk.
Does Cardiff University Students Union Have Onsite Parking?
No, Cardiff University Students Union has no onsite parking because it is a city-centre location. Drivers heading to the building should look beyond the entrance on Senghennydd Road rather than expecting a dedicated Union car park. University car parks are extremely limited and require a permit.
What Are the Closest Parksy Spaces Near Senghennydd Road?
The closest priced Parksy choices are a driveway space on Richmond Road, CF24, 0.3 mi away at £6.50 an hour, and a space near Hilton Cardiff, CF10 3ND, 0.3 mi away at £4.80 a day. At 0.4 mi, Crwys Road costs £4.50 an hour.
How Much Is Parking at Park Place?
Park Place offers pay-and-display parking at around £3.40 for two hours. Payment is available by coin or debit or credit card. Its position near the campus makes it useful for short visits when a Parksy space is not suitable, and it is separate from the Union itself.
Can I Use University Car Parks Without a Permit?
University car parks are extremely limited and require a permit, with a typical charge of around £3.50 for two hours. Students parking on university-owned property need a valid parking permit for security purposes. Visitor or short-stay arrangements are therefore more suitable for occasional campus visits.
Which Railway Station Is Closest for Walking to the Union?
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 mi and an 11-minute walk. Cardiff Central railway station is also within walking range, at approximately 18 minutes on foot. Queen Street is more convenient for the shortest station-to-campus walk, while Central offers another option.
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