Sandon Park & Ride

Opening times: Mon to Fri 06:30 - 19:45 | Sat 07:00-19:10

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Sandon Park-and-Ride

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Parking information

1377

Car parking spaces

Disabled parking spaces

Parent & child parking spaces

EV charging points

Amenities

Bike rack

Yes

Waiting area

Yes

Disabled toilets

Yes

Height restriction

2.2m

Secure cycle lockers

Yes

Baby changing facilities

Yes

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Pricing

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

Tickets for Park and Ride

Please pay for your ticket on the bus with cash or contactless payment.

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 up to 18 hours £3.60 up to 24 hours £12.

Sandon users will be able to use their Park and Ride tickets after the site is closed on the following First bus services.

No 31 at - 2010, 2110, 2215, 2310 and No 336 at - 2040, 2140, 2240.

Monday to Saturday from Chelmsford only at the following Park and Ride stops:

Duke Street Careers Office
New London Road
Parkway

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.

Payment for parking only can be made on MiPermit.

Contact

If you have an event and would like to hire the site please contact essexparkandride@essex.gov.uk for further details and pricing.

Updates / What's on

Car boot sales

Every Sunday all year round

Visit Capital Car Boot Sales website for more information

Directions

Satnav users can find the A12/A414 junction adjacent to the site by using postcode CM2 7RU or what3words location of ///calm.pools.seats.

The postcode is not an exact match for the location, so drivers should follow the P&R signs once they reach the junction to access the site.

Please note: Cars can exit the site after closing automatically through the barrier system. For out of hours emergencies customers can contact Chelmsford City Council’s CCTV Control Centre on 01245 606 299.

FAQs

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 Essex Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) Pass.

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 people 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?

Cars can exit the site through the barrier system. In emergencies customers can contact Chelmsford City Council’s CCTV Control Centre on 01245 606 299 (24 hours).