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# Parking Near University College Cork

Landmark Parking · Cork, Cork · University College Cork

Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

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Where Can I Park for University College Cork?

University College Cork campus parking offers a free first hour, then costs €1 for each additional hour, with a €2 maximum evening cut-off rate after 18.30 Monday to Friday. Park and Ride car parks are available at Pouladuff Road and Dennehy's Cross. Nearby alternatives include University Place at 440 m for €149 a month and Townsend Place at 560 m for €104 a month.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>University College Cork</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Outdoor Parking in Cork - University Place Car Park, 440 m (6 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Cork Albert Street railway station, 2.0 km (26 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Cork

[Secure Outdoor Parking in Cork - University Place Car Park €149.00/mo 440 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/co/cork/secure-outdoor-parking-in-cork-university-place-ca-96182) [Secure 24/7 Parking Space at TEP - Townsend Place, Cork €104.00/mo 560 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/co/cork/secure-247-parking-space-tep-townsend-place-cork-96177) [Affordable Parking at Highfield Rugby Club, Cork €5.00/day 770 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/co/cork/affordable-parking-highfield-rugby-club-cork-96188) [Convenient Monthly Parking in Sundays Well, Cork €89.00/mo 770 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/co/cork/convenient-monthly-parking-in-sundays-well-cork-96170) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at St. Vincents Church, Cork €121.00/mo 770 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/co/cork/convenient-247-parking-st-vincents-church-cork-96172) [Convenient Parking in The Lough - Near UCC & City Centre €6.00/day 940 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/co/the-lough/convenient-parking-in-the-lough-near-ucc-city-cent-152691)

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## University College Cork Campus Parking

University College Cork manages parking across its locations, with access conditions listed by the university (ucc.ie). The campus tariff includes a free first hour, followed by €1 for each additional hour, while the evening cut-off rate is €2 maximum after 18.30 from Monday to Friday (ucc.ie).

Drivers staying longer should allow for the additional-hour charge and the weekday evening cut-off. UCC also provides Park and Ride car parks at Pouladuff Road and Dennehy's Cross, with the university listing those locations as part of its commuting arrangements (ucc.ie).

## Other Car Parks Around the UCC Campus

Several Parksy spaces provide alternatives outside the campus car parks. A secure outdoor space at University Place Car Park is 440 m away and costs €149 a month. A secure 24/7 space at TEP on Townsend Place is 560 m away and costs €104 a month, making either option suitable for regular staff or students who want a base close to UCC.

Highfield Rugby Club has parking 770 m away for €5 a day, while St. Vincents Church offers 24/7 parking at the same distance for €121 a month. [Monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) in Sundays Well is also 770 m away and costs €89 a month. The Lough space, near UCC and the city centre, is 940 m away and costs €6 a day. These locations suit drivers comparing daily parking with monthly arrangements.

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## Busy Parking Periods Around University College Cork

Parking demand is likely to be strongest during university term times, when students and staff arrive together, and during campus events or open days. UCC identifies commuting and access as separate parking considerations, so visitors travelling for an appointment or event should allow extra time for the approach (ucc.ie).

The university's Park and Ride information lists Pouladuff Road near the N40 South Ring Road and the Togher exit, as well as Dennehy's Cross at the PCB sports grounds (ucc.ie). Those sites can be useful when central campus spaces are under pressure.

## Parksy Spaces for UCC Students, Staff and Visitors

For a regular commute, the closest monthly options are University Place Car Park at 440 m for €149 a month and Townsend Place at 560 m for €104 a month. The Townsend Place space is secure and available 24/7, while the University Place space is secure and outdoors. Both are practical for staff or students attending UCC on most weekdays.

Monthly parking in Sundays Well is 770 m away at €89 a month, offering the lowest monthly price among these spaces. St. Vincents Church is also 770 m away and costs €121 a month. For visitors or occasional campus trips, Highfield Rugby Club is 770 m away at €5 a day, and The Lough is 940 m away at €6 a day. The daily spaces avoid a monthly commitment.

## Walking and Rail Access to UCC

Cork Albert Street railway station is the nearest station listed for University College Cork, at 2.0 km away and a 26-minute walk. Rail passengers should allow for that walking time when planning an arrival for a lecture, meeting or campus event.

The campus is 1.4 km from Cork centre, placing central-city approaches within walking distance for visitors already in the city. Drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate campus area can combine a nearby Parksy space with the walk to UCC, choosing between the 440 m University Place option, the 560 m Townsend Place option and spaces between 770 m and 940 m away.

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## Sources

- [Transport for Ireland](https://www.transportforireland.ie)
- [Road Safety Authority Ireland](https://www.rsa.ie)
- [Where Can I Park?](https://www.ucc.ie/en/discover/visit/parking/)
- [Commuting, Access & Parking](https://www.ucc.ie/en/build/commuting/)
- [Park and Ride](https://www.ucc.ie/en/build/commuting/parkandride/)

\* 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 College Cork?

University College Cork campus parking offers a free first hour, then costs €1 for each additional hour, with a €2 maximum evening cut-off rate after 18.30 Monday to Friday. Park and Ride car parks are available at Pouladuff Road and Dennehy's Cross. Nearby alternatives include University Place at 440 m for €149 a month and Townsend Place at 560 m for €104 a month.

### What Are the Parking Charges on the University College Cork Campus?

The campus tariff includes a free first hour, followed by €1 for each additional hour. From 18.30 Monday to Friday, the evening cut-off rate is €2 maximum. Drivers staying longer should allow for the additional-hour charge as well as the weekday evening cut-off.

### Where Are the Park and Ride Car Parks for UCC?

UCC provides Park and Ride car parks at Pouladuff Road and Dennehy's Cross. Pouladuff Road is near the N40 South Ring Road and the Togher exit, while Dennehy's Cross is at the PCB sports grounds. These sites can be useful when central campus spaces are under pressure.

### What Are the Closest Monthly Parking Options Near UCC?

The closest monthly options are University Place Car Park, 440 m away for €149 a month, and Townsend Place, 560 m away for €104 a month. The University Place space is secure and outdoors, while the Townsend Place space is secure and available 24/7.

### What Is the Cheapest Monthly Parking Near UCC?

Monthly parking in Sundays Well is 770 m away and costs €89 a month, making it the lowest monthly price among these spaces. St. Vincents Church is also 770 m away and costs €121 a month. Both provide alternatives to campus parking for regular staff or students.

### How Far Is Cork Albert Street Railway Station From UCC?

Cork Albert Street railway station is 2.0 km away and a 26-minute walk. Rail passengers should allow for that walking time when planning an arrival for a lecture, meeting or campus event. The campus is also 1.4 km from Cork centre, within walking distance for visitors already in the city.

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