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 291 of 373 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 325 of 373 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AB11 5QN
- Capacity
- 373 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Union Square
- Blue badge bays
- 39
- Height limit
- 2.3m
- Nearest road
- Palmerston Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 9
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Christ Cental (46m), The Entertainer (98m), JD Sports (101m)
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. This is a major parking facility with approximately 373 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Union Square.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Union Square is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 373 spaces, that is roughly 298 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 75 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. If Union Square is full, Union Square is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Union Square
Within a 500-metre walk there are 8 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Christ Cental (place of worship), about 46 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 238 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 9 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 26 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 373 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 291 of 373 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 325 of 373 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Union Square?
Union Square is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Union Square.