Chelmer Valley Park & Ride
Chelmer Valley Park & Ride, operated by First Bus on behalf of Essex County Council.
Conveniently located just off the A130 East, Chelmer Valley Park & Ride is perfectly positioned for easy, stress-free travel into Chelmsford for those travelling in from Dunmow, Braintree & beyond.
Fast, convenient travel into Chelmsford on one of our modern, comfy, double-deck buses. Park for free, only on our service, and continue your journey by bus. Chelmer Valley Park & Ride also offers convenient connections to Anglia Ruskin University.
Chelmer Valley Park & Ride - Chelmsford City Centre - Sandon Park & Ride
15 minutes to the City Centre, Duke Street
Up to every 10 mins
976 spaces for customers inc. 24 disabled spaces, 26 family spaces & 2 EV charging points
Getting here
Address:
Chelmer Valley Park & Ride - Essex Regiment Way, CM3 3PR
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Conveniently located just off the A130 East, accessed from Pratts Farm Roundabout.
Service information
- Route: Chelmer Valley Park & Ride operates 5days a week, closed Weekends & Bank Holidays
- Destination: Chelmer Valley P&R (Circular), via Chelmsford City Centre
- Frequency: Up to every 10 minutes
- Operating Hours: The car park is open 06:30-19:30, Monday to Friday. Closed Weekends & Bank Holidays.
You can still enter the Park & Ride site on foot. Once you’ve retrieved your car, drive up to the barriers slowly and they’ll open automatically to allow you to exit.
Prices
You can grab you Park & Ride tickets in advance on the FREE First Bus App, or simply pay on the day with cash or by contactless when you board the bus. Easy peasy!
- Adult Day: £3.10
- Adult off-peak: £2.60 (after midday)
- Child (5-18) Day: £1
- Group Day*: £5.20
- Concessionary Day: £1.60
- Mobility Pass Holders and Companions: £1.60 before 9am, and FREE thereafter
- Flexi: £34.10 (12 tickets for the price of 11)
*Group Day is valid for up to 2 adults and 3 children arriving in the same car.
You can grab your Park & Ride tickets in advance on the FREE First Bus App, easy peasy!
How Park & Ride works
Drive
Travel to our easy to reach Park & Ride and follow signs to the car park.
Park
Parking is free in any marked bay — all you need to do is pay for your bus journey.
Catch the Bus
Board one of our modern & comfy buses. Relax, sit back, and leave the traffic to us - it’s all part of the ride!
Keep hold of your ticket
You'll need it for your return journey and to scan at the barriers when you leave the car park.
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Useful tools
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Travelling by bus on Chelmer Valley Park & Ride couldn't be easier!
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