Chelmer Valley Park and Ride

Pricing

You can use a ticket to hop on and off any park & ride bus all day. For example, get off at Parkway or the railway station, then get back on to go to the city centre, then back out to the park & ride site. Parking is included in the price of the bus ticket.

Broomfield Shuttle

The minibus shuttle runs Monday to Friday from the bus stop opposite the terminus building, standard Park and Ride ticket prices apply.

Parking only

If you are not using the bus service you must purchase a park only ticket which can be  purchased via MiPermit location 744023 per day £3.60

Park and Pedal

Bring your bike with you, leave your car at the site and cycle to your destination. Park and Pedal is £3.60 per day. We have bike racks should you chose to leave your bike at site overnight. We also offer Secure cycle lockers £20 per month, which includes free parking. Please visit Bikeaway to secure your locker. 

Contact

If you have an event or a query please contact essexparkandride@essex.gov.uk for further details and pricing.

What's on

Vauxhall Young Driver training for 10-17 year olds takes place once a month please see their website details for booking.

Directions

Satnav users can find the site using the postcode CM3 3PR or what3words location is ///trap.faded.range

Chelmer Valley Park and Ride is located on the A130 east of Essex Regiment Way, accessed from the Pratts Farm Roundabout.

You can find access information for Chelmer Valley Park and Ride on the AccessAble website. 

FAQs

Can I drop or pick someone up from the site without paying?

• Yes there is a 20 minute free period

Can I use my Concessionary bus pass on the Park and Ride?

Travel is £1.60 return at all times, for holders of a valid English Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) Pass.

Holders of disability related concessionary passes and, where eligible, their companion, £1.60 before 9am (Mondays to Fridays) , Free at any other time. 

How many can I have in my group?

• Group tickets are for up to 2 adults and 3 Group tickets are for up to 2 adults and 3 (arriving in the same car)

Can I take my dog/pet on the bus?

• Disabled passengers are allowed to travel with their guide, assistance or hearing dog. The passenger must comply with any instructions given by the driver. The carrying of other dogs is allowed if they are well behaved.

What should I do if I think I have left something on one of the Park and Ride services?

• Go into the site office or email essexparkandride@essex.gov.uk

Can I walk up and use the park and ride

• Yes, you can walk to the park and ride and pay on the bus

Can I collect my vehicle after the site is closed?

Please note: Cars can exit the site after closing automatically through the barrier system.  

Essex County Council shall not be liable for injury to any person unless caused by the negligence of the Council nor for any theft or damage of whatever kind to any vehicle or its contents whilst on this car park. All vehicles are parked at owner’s risk