Union Square Parking, Aberdeen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Union Square is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 645 of 827 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Union Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 719 of 827 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AB11 5PF
- Capacity
- 827 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Union Square
- Blue badge bays
- 15
- EV charging bays
- 10
- Height limit
- 2.3m
- Nearest road
- Palmerston Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Marks & Spencer (17m), Union Square (109m), Aberdeen (115m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| 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 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 24 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.
What’s near Union Square
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Marks & Spencer (department store), about 17 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 217 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 94 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 Union Square have?
Union Square in Aberdeen has 827 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Union Square?
Union Square is a paid car park.
When is Union Square busiest?
Union Square is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 645 of 827 spaces in use.
When is Union Square quietest?
The best time to find a space at Union Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 719 of 827 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Union Square?
Union Square is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Union Square.