Park and Ride Information
Park & Rides
Spectators choosing to travel to the event by car or motorcycle should note that there will be limited on and off street parking in Aberdeen and attendees are advised to utilise public transport and the event Park & Ride sites.
Four Park & Ride (P&R) services will also be in operation from Bridge of Don P&R, Craibstone P&R, P&J Live P&R (surface parking) and Kingswells P&R, with services running up to every 15 minutes.
Due to limited Park & Ride capacity and expected demand, we recommend booking your tickets early to guarantee your space and avoid disappointment.
Prices are £5.00 + £1.50 booking fee per vehicle. This includes parking and return shuttle bus for all passengers.
More information on purchasing tickets will be available shortly.
Please note overnight parking is not permitted in the Park & Rides sites for the duration of the event. Height restrictions are in place at all park and ride locations, with 2.1m height barriers in place.
- Postcode: AB23 8BL
- What3Words Reference: levels.wisdom.solved
- Google Maps Link: Bridge of Don Park and Ride Location
Bridge of Don Park & Ride - TS1
Park & Ride (P&R) bus service to operate between Bridge of Don P&R and Aberdeen City Centre, in both an inbound and outbound direction for The Tall Ships Races.
Directions
From the North (A90):
- Follow the A90 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Take the exit for Parkway East.
- Turn right onto Exhibition Avenue to reach the Park and Ride.
From the South (A90):
- Follow the A90 northbound towards Aberdeen.
- Take the exit for Parkway East.
- Turn right onto Exhibition Avenue to reach the Park and Ride.
From the West (A93):
- Follow the A93 eastbound towards Aberdeen.
- Merge onto the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) heading north.
- Take the exit for the A90 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Follow the A90 and take the exit for Parkway East.
- Turn right onto Exhibition Avenue to reach the Park and Ride.
From the East (City Centre):
- Head north on King Street (A956) towards the Bridge of Don.
- Continue onto Ellon Road (A90).
- Take the exit for Parkway East.
- Turn right onto Exhibition Avenue to reach the Park and Ride.
- Postcode: AB21 9TR
- What3Words Reference: homecare.dripped.wishes
- Google Maps Link: Craibstone Park and Ride Location
Craibstone Park & Ride - TS2
Park & Ride (P&R) bus service to operate between Craibstone P&R and Aberdeen City Centre, in both an inbound and outbound direction for the Tall Ships Races.
Directions
From the North (A96):
- Follow the A96 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Take the exit for Craibstone Roundabout.
- Follow signs for the Park and Ride.
From the South (A96):
- Follow the A96 northbound towards Inverurie.
- Take the exit for Craibstone Roundabout.
- Follow signs for the Park and Ride.
From the West (A944):
- Follow the A944 eastbound towards Aberdeen.
- Merge onto the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) heading north.
- Take the exit for the A96 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Take the exit for Craibstone Roundabout.
- Follow signs for the Park and Ride.
From the East (City Centre):
- Head northwest on Great Northern Road (A96) towards Inverurie.
- Continue on the A96 and take the exit for Craibstone Roundabout.
- Follow signs for the Park and Ride.
- Postcode: AB21 9FX
- What3Words Reference:physical.parsnip.catapult
- Google Maps Link: P&J Live Park & Ride Location
P&J Live Park & Ride - TS3
Park & Ride (P&R) bus service to operate between P&J LIVE P&R and Aberdeen City Centre, in both an inbound and outbound direction for the Tall Ships Races.
Directions
From the North (A96):
- Follow the A96 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Take the exit for Dyce Drive.
- Follow signs for P&J Live and the Park and Ride.
From the South (A96):
- Follow the A96 northbound towards Inverurie.
- Take the exit for Dyce Drive.
- Follow signs for P&J Live and the Park and Ride.
From the West (A944):
- Follow the A944 eastbound towards Aberdeen.
- Merge onto the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) heading north.
- Take the exit for the A96 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Take the exit for Dyce Drive.
- Follow signs for P&J Live and the Park and Ride.
From the East (City Centre):
- Head northwest on Great Northern Road (A96) towards Inverurie.
- Continue on the A96 and take the exit for Dyce Drive.
- Follow signs for P&J Live and the Park and Ride.
- Postcode: AB15 8PL
- What3Words Reference: specifies.pumps.basher
- Google Maps Link: Kingswells Park and Ride Location
Kingswells Park & Ride - TS4
Park & Ride (P&R) bus service to operate between Kingswells P&R and Aberdeen City Centre, in both an inbound and outbound direction for the Tall Ships Races.
Directions
From the North (A96):
- Follow the A96 southbound towards Aberdeen.
- Merge onto the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) heading south.
- Take the exit for the A944 eastbound towards Aberdeen.
- Follow signs for the Park and Ride.
From the South (A90):
- Follow the A90 northbound towards Aberdeen.
- Merge onto the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) heading north.
- Take the exit for the A944 eastbound towards Aberdeen.
- Follow signs for the Park and Ride.
From the West (A944):
- Follow the A944 eastbound towards Aberdeen.
- Continue on the A944 and follow signs for the Park and Ride.
From the East (City Centre):
- Head west on Queen’s Road (A944) towards Kingswells.
- Continue on the A944 and follow signs for the Park and Ride
- Postcode: AB24 5QA
- What3Words Reference: frog.carbon.sides
- Google Maps Link: Pittodrie Golf Road Car Park Location
Pittodrie Accessible Park & Ride - TS6
A free accessible shuttle bus service will operate between Pittodrie Stadium Golf Road Car Park and Tall Ships Event, in both an inbound and outbound direction for the Tall Ships Races.
Blue badges must be on display to gain access.
Accessible parking tickets will be available online in advance of the event. It is recommended that tickets are secured in advance as spaces may be full if arriving on the day.
- Postcode: AB10 1WE
- What3Words Reference: shed.owners.frames
- Google Maps Link: Accessible Event Shuttle Location
Accessible Event Site Shuttle
A free accessible shuttle bus service to operate around the event site for the Tall Ships Races.
This will primarily be for those with reduced mobility.
This will be a circular service operating from Union Terrace servicing stops to access Blaikies Quay; Upper Quay, Trinity Quay and Regent Quay; Waterloo Quay and Petersons Yard; King Street Funfair and Castlegate Discovery Zone and Union Terrace Military Village.
Further details of Park and Ride arrangements will be published when available.
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