Colchester Park & Ride
Opening times: Monday to Friday 06:30 -19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
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970
Car parking spaces
29
Disabled parking spaces
0
Parent & child parking spaces
0
EV charging points
Amenities
Pricing
You can use a ticket to hop on and off any park & ride bus all day. For example, get off at the hospital or rail station, then get back on to go to the town centre, then back out to the park & ride site. The ticket can only be used once from a park & ride site.
Payments
Board the bus and pay the driver as you board, coins and card payment accepted. If paying by cash, please have the correct fare if possible.
If you are not using the bus service and parking only you will need to pay at exit kiosk by contactless card or via Mobon location 122001
Park and Pedal
Either bring your bike with you . leave your car at site and cycle to your destination and payment to be made by contactless card at the exit kiosk or we also offer secure cycle lockers at £20pm which incudes free parking check website for details Bikeaway Locker Management
Car boot sales
Every Sunday all year round
Visit Capital Car Boot Sales website for more information
Colchester United - Home game parking
Fans are able to use the Colchester P & R car park for home matches. The site will remain open for the evening only on matches listed below that have been agreed with the stadium.
Date | Game | Kick off | Site Closes |
Friday 25th July | Peterborough | 7pm | 9:30pm |
Tuesday 29th July | Ipswich V Charlton | 7:30pm | 10:30pm |
Saturday 2nd August | Tranmere Rovers | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Tuesday 19th August | Cambridge Utd | 7:45pm | 10:30pm |
Saturday 23rd August | Barrow | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 6th September | Crewe Alexander | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 20th September | Bristol Rovers | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 4th October | Chester | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 18th October | Harrogate Town | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 8th November | Bromley | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 29th November | Charlton | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Tuesday 9th December | Gillingham | 7:45pm | 10:30pm |
Saturday 20th December | Newport County | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Thursday 1st January | Milton Keynes Dons | 3pm (opens 1:30pm) | 5:30pm |
Sunday 4th January | Accrington Stanley | 3pm (opens 1:30pm) | 5:30pm |
Saturday 24th January | Fleetwood Town | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Tuesday 27th January | Grimsby | 7:45pm | 10:30pm |
Saturday 7th February | Shrewsbury Town | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 21st February | Barnet | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday 28th February | Salford City | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Friday 13th March | Crawley Town | 7:45pm | 10:30pm |
Saturday 28th March | Walsall | 3pm | 7:30pm |
Friday 3rd April | Oldham Athletic | 3pm (opens 1:30pm) | 5:30pm |
Friday 10th April | Swindon | 7:45pm | 10:30pm |
Saturday 25th April | Notts County | 3pm | 19:30pm |
Contact
If you have an event and would like to hire the site or any comments or complaints please contact essexparkandride@essex.gov.uk
Directions
The Colchester Park and Ride site is located on the A12 at Junction 28. The what3words location is ///delight.building.downcast
The Out of Hours number to call in the event of arriving at the site after it has closed is 0333 207 6606 (the site reference is 254917). It can take up to 2 hours for the release.
FAQ
Can I use my Concessionary bus pass on the Park and Ride?
Travel is £1.50 return at all times, for holders of a valid Essex Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) Pass.
How many can I have in my group?
Group tickets are for up to 2 adults and 3 children who arrive 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 or use the service at any stop and pay on the bus
Can I drop or pick someone up from the site without paying?
Yes there is a 20 minute free period
Can i get out of the site when its closed?
Once the service ends you will be unable to exit the car park after it is locked
