Parking Near Trinity College, Dublin, Temple Bar
Where Can I Park for Trinity College, Dublin?
Drivers can pre-book Q-Park Setanta, which Q-Park describes as a short walk from the campus, or use APCOA’s Trinity Street car park at €4 per hour. APCOA’s overnight rate is €20 from 6pm to 9am, with a maximum daily rate of €35. Tara Street railway station is 360 m from the campus, around a 5-minute walk.
- Address
- 10 Parliament Square
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Outdoor Parking in Naas, Kildare - St Johns Lane, 80 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Tara Street railway station, 360 m (5 min walk)
Parking Near Temple Bar
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Oli Liao
Parking at Trinity College, Dublin
The campus is at 10 Parliament Square in Mansion House A Ward 1986, near Temple Bar. Drivers heading for Trinity College, Dublin can use Q-Park Setanta, which Q-Park describes as a short walk from the campus and offers for pre-booking (q-park.ie).
APCOA operates Trinity Street car park. The published tariff is €4 per hour, with an overnight rate of €20 from 6pm to 9am and a maximum daily rate of €35 (apcoa.ie). APCOA also lists a €65 five-visit pass and recommends pre-booking. These facilities are the practical choices for visitors who need a managed car park close to the college rather than trying to enter the campus itself.
Parksy Parking Near the College and Dublin 2
The Parksy listings closest to the campus include secure parking at Blackthorn Court in Sandyford, 180 m away, at €1.20 an hour, and secure 24/7 parking at Circle K Dublin Port, also 180 m away, at €3.40 an hour. The Circle K Dublin Port listing at D02 XF76 has the same distance and hourly price. These spaces suit staff or visitors who need a booked space and are prepared to park outside the immediate college frontage.
An affordable garage space in Central Dublin 2 is 210 m away and costs €8 a day. Its daily pricing makes it the most suitable Parksy option for a full-day visitor or staff member. The Blackthorn Court space is the lowest hourly-priced listing, while the Circle K spaces offer 24/7 access according to their listings.
Other Dublin Car Parks Around Trinity Street
Its €4 hourly tariff, €20 overnight rate from 6pm to 9am, and €35 maximum daily rate make the charging periods important when planning a longer visit (apcoa.ie).
Q-Park Setanta is another nearby managed facility. Q-Park identifies it as a short walk from Trinity College, Dublin and provides pre-booking for drivers who want to reserve before arriving (q-park.ie). A separate parking listing describes a modern Q-Park facility with 850+ spaces, 24/7 access, card payment only, €3.50 per hour and a €25 maximum daily rate (parkingnearme.ie). The published figures should be matched to the facility selected before driving in, as the sources describe different tariffs.
Busy Parking Periods Around Trinity College
Parking pressure is highest when the college is active and central Dublin is drawing visitors.
Trinity Street has a published overnight period from 6pm to 9am, and the car park also applies a maximum daily rate of €35 (apcoa.ie). Drivers planning an evening visit should account for the overnight tariff rather than treating the period as free parking. The campus address is 10 Parliament Square, while the nearest listed managed facility is on Trinity Street, so the final approach should be planned around the chosen car park rather than an assumption that visitor parking is available inside the college grounds.
Walking From Tara Street to the Campus
Tara Street railway station is the nearest station to Trinity College, Dublin. It is 360 m from the campus, around a 5-minute walk. The station is therefore a practical choice for staff, students and visitors who can leave the car outside the central streets or arrive by rail.
The campus is 380 m from Temple Bar centre. From the station, the short walk continues towards the college at 10 Parliament Square in Mansion House A Ward 1986, near Temple Bar. Drivers using a nearby car park can combine the parking trip with the same central walking route, avoiding an attempt to take a vehicle directly to the campus frontage.
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 Trinity College, Dublin?
Drivers can pre-book Q-Park Setanta, which Q-Park describes as a short walk from the campus, or use APCOA’s Trinity Street car park at €4 per hour. APCOA’s overnight rate is €20 from 6pm to 9am, with a maximum daily rate of €35. Tara Street railway station is 360 m from the campus, around a 5-minute walk.
How Much Does Trinity Street Car Park Cost?
APCOA’s Trinity Street car park charges €4 per hour. The published overnight rate is €20 from 6pm to 9am, and the maximum daily rate is €35. APCOA also lists a €65 five-visit pass and recommends pre-booking, so drivers should consider the charging period when planning a longer visit.
Can I Pre-Book Parking Near Trinity College, Dublin?
Q-Park Setanta is described by Q-Park as a short walk from the campus and offers pre-booking. APCOA also recommends pre-booking for Trinity Street car park. These managed facilities are practical choices for visitors who need a reserved space close to the college rather than trying to enter the campus itself.
What Are the Cheapest Parksy Parking Options Nearby?
The lowest hourly-priced Parksy listing is secure parking at Blackthorn Court in Sandyford, 180 m away, at €1.20 an hour. Secure 24/7 parking at Circle K Dublin Port is also 180 m away at €3.40 an hour. An affordable garage space in Central Dublin 2 costs €8 a day and is 210 m away.
Is Parking Available Inside the College Grounds?
The practical choices are managed car parks close to the college rather than trying to enter the campus itself. The campus is at 10 Parliament Square, while the nearest listed managed facility is on Trinity Street. Drivers should plan the final approach around the selected car park instead of assuming visitor parking is available inside the college grounds.
How Far Is Tara Street Station From the Campus?
Tara Street railway station is the nearest station to the campus. It is 360 m away, around a 5-minute walk. Drivers using a nearby car park can combine the parking trip with the same central walking route, avoiding an attempt to take a vehicle directly to the campus frontage.
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