Union Square Parking, Aberdeen — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Union Square have?"

"Union Square in Aberdeen has approximately 827 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Union Square?"

"Union Square is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Union Square busiest?"

"Union Square tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Union Square quietest?"

"The quietest period for Union Square is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Union Square?"

"Union Square is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Union Square."

827 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: AB11 5PF
Capacity: ~827 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Union Square

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Union Square, Aberdeen.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

About Union Square

Situated near Aberdeen station, Union Square serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At approximately 827 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Union Square.

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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Union Square is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 827 spaces, that is roughly 662 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 165 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 25 car parks across Aberdeen, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Union Square full, Union Square (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Union Square have?

Union Square in Aberdeen has approximately 827 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Union Square?

Union Square is a paid car park.

When is Union Square busiest?

Union Square tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Union Square quietest?

The quietest period for Union Square is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Union Square?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Union Square 108m away College Street 207m away Trinity Centre Car Park 420m away Harbour Car Park 445m away Shiprow Car Park 560m away

More car parks in Aberdeen

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0