College Street Parking, Aberdeen

456 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

College Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 356 of 456 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at College Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 397 of 456 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AB11 6FD
Capacity: 456 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Union Square;Scotrail
Blue badge bays: 6
Nearest road: College Street
Other car parks within 500m: 7

Opening hours: 24/7

Nearby landmarks: Marywell Healthcare Centre (52m), Aberdeen (93m), Syed Shah Mustafa Jame Masjid (119m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for College Street, Aberdeen.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About College Street

College Street is located close to Aberdeen railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 456 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Union Square;Scotrail.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

College Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 456 spaces, that is roughly 365 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 91 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Aberdeen

There are 24 car parks across Aberdeen, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Union Square, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near College Street

Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 17 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Marywell Healthcare Centre (clinic), about 52 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 271 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 205 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does College Street have?

College Street in Aberdeen has 456 parking spaces.

Is parking free at College Street?

College Street is a paid car park.

When is College Street busiest?

College Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 356 of 456 spaces in use.

When is College Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at College Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 397 of 456 spaces free.

What kind of car park is College Street?

College Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Union Square;Scotrail.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0