Chelmsford Park & Ride
Chelmsford has 2 Park & Ride sites: Chelmer Valley and Sandon. Park, then take the bus into Chelmsford; an adult day ticket costs £3.10.
Fares
| Adult day | £3.10 |
|---|---|
| Adult off-peak (after midday) | £2.60 |
| Child (5–18) day | £1 |
| Group day (up to 2 adults and 3 children) | £5.20 |
| Concessionary day | £1.60 |
| Flexi: 12 day tickets for the price of 11 | £34.10 |
Bought from the driver, by cash or contactless. First Essex tickets aren't valid on Central Connect's 701 (except TravelEssex Saver). No overnight parking. 20 minutes free for dropping off and picking up. Closed on bank holidays.
Bus times for today, Friday, 16 October 2026.
Chelmer Valley Park & Ride
Essex Regiment Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM3 3PR · Departures
Sandon Park & Ride
Maldon Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7RU · Departures
- 701 to Sandon: first 06:30, last 19:20, about every 15 minutes, about 7 minutes to Parkway. Runs Monday to Saturday.
- 700 to Sandon: first 06:30, last 19:20, about every 15 minutes, about 7 minutes to Parkway. Runs Monday to Saturday.
- 31 to Burnham-on-Crouch: first 19:25, last 23:24, 5 journeys. Runs every day.
- 336 to South Woodham Ferrers: first 20:53, last 22:53, 3 journeys. Runs every day.
Questions
- Where are the Chelmsford Park & Ride sites?
- Chelmer Valley: Essex Regiment Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM3 3PR; Sandon: Maldon Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7RU.
- How much does Chelmsford Park & Ride cost?
- Adult day £3.10; Adult off-peak (after midday) £2.60; Child (5–18) day £1; Group day (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £5.20; Concessionary day £1.60; Flexi: 12 day tickets for the price of 11 £34.10. Bought from the driver, by cash or contactless. First Essex tickets aren't valid on Central Connect's 701 (except TravelEssex Saver).
- What time is the first and last Park & Ride bus from Chelmer Valley?
- On Friday, 16 October 2026: 702 to Broomfield: first 06:30, last 19:00, about every 20 minutes, about 11 minutes to Station. Runs Monday to Friday.
- What time is the first and last Park & Ride bus from Sandon?
- On Friday, 16 October 2026: 701 to Sandon: first 06:30, last 19:20, about every 15 minutes, about 7 minutes to Parkway. Runs Monday to Saturday.
- Can I park overnight at Chelmsford Park & Ride?
- No. Overnight parking isn't allowed at any site.
Car park details and fares from First Essex: Chelmsford Park & Ride and Chelmsford Park & Ride, checked Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Bus times from the Bus Open Data Service (Department for Transport), updated Friday, 16 October 2026.