Union Square Parking, Aberdeen — Best Time to Park

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

"Union Square in Aberdeen has approximately 373 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Union Square?"

"Union Square is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Union Square busiest?"

"Union Square is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 302 of ~373 spaces in use."

Q: "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 14% full — roughly 321 of ~373 spaces free."

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

"Union Square is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Union Square."

373 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Union Square is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 302 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 14% full — roughly 321 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

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. 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 25 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Union Square have?

Union Square in Aberdeen has approximately 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 81% full — roughly 302 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 14% full — roughly 321 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.

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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