Parkway Park and Ride
Buses 701 & 700 run from Parkway Park and Ride in Chelmsford, towards Sandon. On weekdays the 701 runs from 06:42 to 19:33, about every 15 minutes during the day.
Times are departures from the park and ride site. For the journey back, open the route for its timetable from your stop in town.
Buses from Parkway Park and Ride
- 701 Sandon circular via Chelmsford Central Connect weekdays 06:42–19:33 · every 15 min
- 700 Sandon circular via Chelmsford First Essex weekdays 06:42–19:33 · every 15 min
Live departures at Parkway Park and Ride
- Parkway Park & Ride (Stop Ed) Parkway
Other park and ride sites in Chelmsford
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Parkway Park and Ride?
On weekdays the first 701 leaves Parkway Park and Ride at 06:42 and the last at 19:33. On Saturdays, 07:14 to 19:04. It does not run on Sundays. Times are departures from the site; check the route timetable for the journey back.
How often do buses run from Parkway Park and Ride?
The 701 runs about every 15 minutes during the day on weekdays, and 1 other route calls here too — 71 bus departures from the site on a normal weekday.
Does Parkway Park and Ride run on Sundays?
Not from the timetables we hold: no buses leave Parkway Park and Ride on a Sunday. Check the route page or the operator before you travel.
How much does Parkway Park and Ride cost?
Parking charges and park and ride tickets are set locally, by the council and the bus operator (First Essex, Central Connect), 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.