Chelmsford Park & Ride users will shortly have two sites from which to travel into the town centre, with the impending opening of the new facility at Chelmer Valley. Based on the north side of Chelmsford on the A130, the operation will compliment the towns other site in Sandon, which is on the southern outskirts of the Essex town.
With Chelmsford Borough Council keen to improve air quality in the town and reduce the number of vehicles, the expansion of the Chelmsford Park & Ride scheme has been welcomed by the majority of the local population. Two sectors which are particularly pleased are commuters, who now have a cheaper and easier way of getting to work in Chelmsford, and businesses who hope to see an increase in shoppers.
With the introduction of the new Chelmsford Park & Ride in Chelmer Valley, the residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding villages are becoming increasingly well served by a high quality public transport system. With the recent opening of the new Rail & Bus Interchange in the middle of the town, along with council subsidised bus services from the villages, the Chelmer Valley Park & Ride will undoubtedly improve this even further.
Chelmer Valley Park & Ride Chelmsford
Opening in April 2011, the new Chelmer Valley Park & Ride has 700 free and secure car parking spaces, covered cycle parking facility for 20 bicycles, toilets (including baby change & disabled), waiting areas, and is manned by helpful staff at all times. It is located on the A130 Essex Regiment Way at Pratts Farm Roundabout, on the opposite side of the road to the Regiment Way Golf Course.
Opening Times & Timetable Between Monday and Friday, the service operates during the day every ten minutes starting at 0700 until 1700, every twelve minutes after this time until 1900, and then intermittently until 2000. On Saturdays, start time commences at 0702, with a regular service every 10-12 minutes until 1824, then intermittently until 2000. There is no service on Sunday or public holidays.
Monday to Friday 07.00 -17.00 every 10 minutes. 17.00 -19.00 every 12 minutes. Buses then depart the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride site at: 19.00, 19.20, 19.40, 20.00 and 20.50.
Saturday Buses depart at 07.02, 07.22, & 07.42 then: 08.00 - 11.00 every 12 minutes; 11.00 - 15.00 every 10 minutes; 15.00 - 18.12 every 12 minutes. Buses then depart the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride site at 18.24, 18.40, 19.00, 19.20, 19.40 and 20.00.
Sunday, Public Holidays & Bank Holidays No service
Fares Fares for Chelmer Valley Park & Ride are £2.20 return for adults with children under 16 travelling free of charge. Those holding an Essex County Council concessionary pass are permitted to travel after 0900. Weekly and monthly season tickets are available.
Directions Chelmer Valley Park & Ride does not yet have an official postcode. We would therefore suggest using the Regiment Way Golf Course Postcode of CM3 3PR in your SatNav. The facility is located adjacent to Pratts Farm Roundabout and Back Lane, which the golf course is located on. Once at the roundabout just follow the Park & Ride signs.
Stops The Park and Ride Bus Stops on the Chelmer Valley route are located at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Railway Station, Chelmsford Job Centre, and Victoria Road South. Buses will stop at designated stops only within the town with no exceptions.
Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Railway Station (for Chelmsford Bus Station) Victoria Road South Chelmsford Job Centre New London Road
Facilities Free car parking 700 spaces Covered parking facilities for 20 bicycles Waiting areas Toilets (including disabled and baby changing facility
If you require more information on Chelmer Valley Park & Ride in Chelmsford, you should call 0845 603 7631.
Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Chelmsford Latest News Scheduled to open in Spring 2011, the date has been confirmed by Chelmsford Borough Council ...Chelmsford new Park & Ride to open next week.
Opened in 2006, the first of the Chelmsford Park & Ride schemes, Sandon Park & Ride offers 1,125 free and secure car parking spaces, covered cycle parking facility for 20 bicycles, toilets (including baby change & disabled), waiting areas, and is manned by helpful staff at all times.
Opening Times & Timetable Between Monday and Friday, the service operates during the day every ten minutes starting at 0700, with a service every six minutes during the rush hour between 0730 - 0900. On Saturdays, there is a regular 10 minute service, again commencing at 0700. There is no service on Sunday or public holidays.
Monday to Friday 07.00 - 07.30 Monday to Friday every 10 minutes. 07.30 - 09.00 Monday to Friday every 6 minutes. 09.00 - 15.30 Monday to Friday every 10 minutes. 15.30 - 19.00 Monday to Friday every 7 or 8 minutes.
Saturday 07.00 - 18.40 every 10 minutes. Last bus departs at 18.52.
Sunday, Public Holidays & Bank Holidays No service
Fares Fares for Sandon Park & Ride are £2.20 return for an adult bus ticket with children under 16 travelling free of charge. Those holding an Essex County Council concessionary pass are permitted to travel after 0900. Weekly and monthly season tickets are available.
Directions Use the Sandon Park & Ride Postcode CM2 7RZ in your SatNav. The facility is located adjacent to the junction of the A12/A414 junction. When exiting the A12, drivers are advised to follow the Park & Ride signs, or you can look out for the small wind turbine on site.
Stops The Park and Ride Bus Stops on the Sandon route are located at Parkway, Victoria Road South, Duke Street (for bus station and train station), and New London Road. Buses will stop at designated stops only within the town with no exceptions.
Parkway Victoria Road South Duke Street New London Road
Facilities Free car parking 1,125 spaces Covered parking facilities for 20 bicycles Waiting areas Toilets (including disabled and baby changing facility
If you require more information on Sandon Park & Ride in Chelmsford, you should call 0845 603 7631.
Sandon Park and Ride Chelmsford Latest News Due to the budget cuts forced on local authorities, Chelmsford Borough Council is looking at proposals to axe the Saturday Park & Ride scheme, in attempt to save £85,000 per year. This plan has been put on the back-burner, for now, but you can read the full story here....... Reprieve for Chelmsford Park and Ride Saturday Service
Chelmsford Park & Ride - Have Your Say
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