Parking Near University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd
Where Can I Park for University of Glamorgan?
The campus is on Central Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL. University student and visitor car parks charge £1 for up to 5 hours or £2 for any period over 5 hours, with ANPR operating at Llantwit Road, Sports Park, Glyntaff Upper and Glyntaff Lower. Treforest railway station is 0.2 miles away, with a 5-minute walk to campus.
- Address
- Central Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Sainsbury's in Pontypridd, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Treforest railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Pontypridd
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Quang Vuong
University of Glamorgan Campus Parking
The campus is on Central Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL. University parking is managed through the University of South Wales parking service, which lists separate staff, student and visitor arrangements and operates an automatic number plate recognition system (southwales.ac.uk).
Daily users of the student and visitor car parks pay £1 for up to 5 hours or £2 for any period over 5 hours (southwales.ac.uk). The ANPR system operates in the Llantwit Road car park, Sports Park, Glyntaff Upper and Glyntaff Lower (southwales.ac.uk). Staff parking and electric vehicle charging are also covered by the university's parking service (southwales.ac.uk).
Busy Periods Around the Pontypridd Campus
Drivers attending an open day or another campus event should allow extra time for arrival, particularly when visitor spaces are being used by several groups at once.
Parking in surrounding residential streets is not a substitute for a campus permit or visitor payment where restrictions and signs apply, so using a marked university car park is the practical choice for a full campus visit.
Shopping and Public Car Parks Near University of Glamorgan
Sainsbury's in Pontypridd is an alternative to the campus car parks, with a Parksy space listed 0.9 miles away. The Taff Vale Practice in Rhydyfelin also has a listed space 0.9 miles from campus. These locations can suit drivers who want to leave the immediate university area before walking or continuing by local transport.
Pontypridd Health Centre is a further option, with a listed space 1.2 miles away. The Parksy listings also include public-facing locations at Royal Hospital, Pontyclun, 3.8 miles away, and Morrisons in Caerphilly, 4.0 miles away. The Caerphilly Morrisons listing is a car-park space, while the Royal Hospital listing is associated with hospital parking. The hospital advises visitors not to park in strictly no-parking areas because access must remain clear for emergencies (ctmuhb.nhs.wales).
Parksy Spaces Near the Pontypridd University
For a short visit, a Sainsbury's car-park space in Pontypridd is 0.9 miles away and costs £3.25 an hour. A car-park space at The Taff Vale Practice in Rhydyfelin is also 0.9 miles away and costs £4.50 an hour. The hourly options suit students attending a shorter class, staff making a brief visit or visitors with a scheduled appointment.
Pontypridd Health Centre has a car-park space 1.2 miles away for £4.50 a day, making it more suitable for a full teaching day or longer campus appointment. Further choices include a Royal Hospital space in Pontyclun, 3.8 miles away, for £3.06 a day, a Morrisons car-park space in Caerphilly, 4.0 miles away, for £2.50 a day, and a two-space driveway in Caerphilly, 4.3 miles away, for £7 a day. The Caerphilly spaces are better suited to drivers prepared to park farther from campus.
Treforest Railway Station and Walking to Campus
Treforest railway station is the nearest rail connection, at 0.2 miles from the campus and a 5-minute walk. The short distance makes rail practical for students and staff travelling into Pontypridd without needing a campus parking space.
The campus address is Central Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, placing the university within a straightforward walk of the station. Visitors arriving by train can use the 5-minute station-to-campus walk instead of searching for a visitor bay during busy university periods.
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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 Glamorgan?
The campus is on Central Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL. University student and visitor car parks charge £1 for up to 5 hours or £2 for any period over 5 hours, with ANPR operating at Llantwit Road, Sports Park, Glyntaff Upper and Glyntaff Lower. Treforest railway station is 0.2 miles away, with a 5-minute walk to campus.
How Much Is University Parking for Students and Visitors?
Daily users of the student and visitor car parks pay £1 for up to 5 hours or £2 for any period over 5 hours. University parking is managed through the University of South Wales parking service, which lists separate staff, student and visitor arrangements and operates an automatic number plate recognition system.
Where Does the University ANPR Parking System Operate?
The automatic number plate recognition system operates in the Llantwit Road car park, Sports Park, Glyntaff Upper and Glyntaff Lower. Staff parking and electric vehicle charging are also covered by the university's parking service, so drivers should use the marked university car parks where restrictions and signs apply.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Spaces?
The closest listed Parksy spaces are at Sainsbury's in Pontypridd and The Taff Vale Practice in Rhydyfelin, both 0.9 miles away. The Sainsbury's space costs £3.25 an hour, while the Taff Vale Practice space costs £4.50 an hour. Pontypridd Health Centre is 1.2 miles away and costs £4.50 a day.
Which Parking Is Best for a Full Teaching Day or Longer Appointment?
Pontypridd Health Centre has a car-park space 1.2 miles away for £4.50 a day, making it more suitable for a full teaching day or longer campus appointment. Further choices include Royal Hospital, Pontyclun, 3.8 miles away for £3.06 a day, and Morrisons in Caerphilly, 4.0 miles away for £2.50 a day.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Treforest railway station is the nearest rail connection, at 0.2 miles from the campus and a 5-minute walk. This makes rail practical for students and staff travelling into Pontypridd without needing a campus parking space. Visitors arriving by train can use the 5-minute station-to-campus walk instead of searching for a visitor bay during busy periods.
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