Chelmsford Park and Ride
3 park and ride sites around Chelmsford: Sandon, Chelmer Valley & Parkway. Each has its own buses into town — the times below are departures from the car park.
- Sandon Park and Ride70131336700701 weekdays 06:30–19:20 · every 15 minno Sunday 701
- Chelmer Valley Park and Ride702703702 weekdays 06:30–19:00 · every 20 minno Sunday 702
- Parkway Park and Ride701700701 weekdays 06:42–19:33 · every 15 minno Sunday 701
Frequently asked questions
Where are the park and ride sites in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford has 3 park and ride sites: Sandon Park and Ride, Chelmer Valley Park and Ride & Parkway Park and Ride. Each is listed above with its buses and times.
What time is the last park and ride bus in Chelmsford?
On weekdays the last departures from the sites are Parkway 19:33 (701), Sandon 19:20 (701), Chelmer Valley 19:00 (702). Buses back to the car parks run later from town — open a route for its timetable.
Does Chelmsford park and ride run on Sundays?
Not in the timetables we hold — check the operator before a Sunday trip.
How much is Chelmsford park and ride?
Parking charges and park and ride tickets are set locally, by the council and the bus operator (First Essex, Central Connect, Ugobus), and they change — check with them before you travel. We don't hold parking prices. Ordinary single bus fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026; some park and ride tickets are sold outside the cap.
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See every bus in Chelmsford, park and ride across the UK, or how park and ride works.