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Parking and Travel

Please see below for suggested travel options.

For a campus map please click here.

Please note - there is limited parking available on campus on Offer Holder Day. More information below in the arriving by car tab.

Hillhead Offer Holder Day Accommodation Offer

Why not book your accommodation for Offer Holder Day at the University's accommodation.

We can offer single rooms at Hillhead Student Village for 1 or 2 nights if you're coming to Aberdeen for the University's Offer Holder Day on 18^th April 2026. Spaces are limited and will be on a first come first served basis.

Stay with us for only £30 per person per night (includes a continental breakfast*). Rooms are all standard single in a 5 person flat with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities (each bedroom is lockable). The accommodation is only a 15 minute walk from the main campus and is ideal if you are under 18 and travelling alone. We can also group families or those who are travelling together in the same flat.

To book please contact hillheadstudentvillage@abdn.ac.uk quoting “OHD2026” by Monday 13^th April 2026. Limited availability.

*Please indicate if you have any dietary requirements.

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Arriving to Aberdeen and our Campus

By car

Parking

There is limited parking on the university campuses on Offer Holder Day. Visitors are advised to travel by public transport where possible. There are also car parks around the city and buses can be used to travel to the campuses.

For car park locations and further information please see the Aberdeen City Council page.

Blue Badge holders are able to park on campus without a permit 7 day a week. Blue badges must be clearly displayed.

By train

Aberdeen Train Station

Aberdeen train station is a 10 minute bus ride from the University's main (King's College) campus or a 25 minute walk. The University also often runs complimentary shuttle buses in the morning of Offer Holder Days and return buses at the end of the day. Please see the Offer Holder Day guide, when it is available, for shuttle bus info.

Getting to the campus

From the train station, you can get the number 1 or 2 First bus service to King Street; on the edge of campus. Student Ambassadors will be available in the morning to guide you towards the bus station.

Please note: First Bus require exact change for their bus fares or accept contactless cards.

By air

Aberdeen International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK and has excellent travel links throughout the UK, Europe and further afield. It's just a short taxi or bus ride from the airport to the University (around 6 miles).

From Aberdeen Airport the 727 bus service runs every 10 minutes to the city centre where you can get the number 1 or 2 bus. A taxi to the University will cost approximately £15 - £20.

For more information on main destinations to and from Aberdeen Airport, please visit their website.

City buses

Buses to King's College Campus

Stagecoach Bus

The number 60, 61, 62, 63, 67 and 68 Stagecoach buses run regularly from Union Square bus station and stop at King Street next to the campus. For more information on times and to plan your journey please visit the Stagecoach website. Cash and card are both accepted.

First Bus

The number 1, 1A, 2 and 20 First buses run every 7 minutes (or less during peak times) and go direct from various parts of the centre of town straight to the campus. You can also visit the First Bus website for more detailed timetables and information on planning your journey.

Please note: First Bus require exact change for their bus fares or accept contactless cards.

By coach

There are regular coach services which connect Aberdeen with the rest of the UK. You can find competitive return fares using various Travelcard Schemes which make bus travel popular with our students.

You can find more bus and coach information including timetables at:

Student Ambassadors will be available in the morning to guide you from the train and bus stations to our coach pick up point outside St Magnus House on Guild Street. You can also get the number 1 or 2 First bus service to King Street; on the edge of campus if you are arriving outside of our free coach pick up times. Please note: First Bus require exact change or contactless payment for their bus fares.

Alternatively a taxi fare is approximately £7 to the University.

By taxi

There are a number of taxi companies operating in the city - you can find a list of useful numbers below.

Rainbow City Taxis
01224 878787

ComCabs
01224 353535

Central Taxis (Aberdeen)
01224 890089

Shuttle Buses

Free shuttle buses will be running throughout the day. Timings can be found in the Offer Holder Day Guide.

Student ambassadors will be available at all bus stops to help if you have any questions.

Please note the shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible however, if arriving into Aberdeen by public transport, please email us at ukteam@abdn.ac.uk so we can arrange an alternative for you.