Chelmer Valley Park and Ride
Opening times: Mon to Fri 06:30-19:30
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Car parking spaces
24
Disabled parking spaces
26
Parent & child parking spaces
2
EV charging points
Amenities
How to use the Park and Ride
1. Park your car – The First bus will collect you from the turning circle , you can wait in the terminal building
2. Buy your ticket – Either on the First bus by card or cash , or via the First bus app
The car park has ANPR and a barrier system will be implemented shortly
Pricing
Parking is included in the price of the bus ticket.
Adult | £3.10 |
Group (up to 2 adults and 3 children arriving in the same car) | £5.20 |
Child (under 19) | £1.00 |
12 for 11 flexi ticket | £34.10 |
Off peak (purchased between 12-3 Monday to Friday) | £2.60 |
Concessionary older people blue pass all day | £1.60 |
disability concessionary passes and, where eligible, their companion, £1.60 before 9am (Mondays to Fridays) , Free at any other time. | |
Short Hop | £1.00 |
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 collect my vehicle after the site is closed?
Please note: Cars can exit the site after closing automatically through the barrier system.
No overnight parking permitted
Broomfield Shuttle
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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 daily cost £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.
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
