Fairfield Road Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1GS
- Capacity
- ~307 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Fairfield Road Long Stay
Rail users heading to and from Chelmsford station will find Fairfield Road Long Stay conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 307 spaces, one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. Chelmsford City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Fairfield Road Long Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 307 spaces, that is roughly 246 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 61 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Fairfield Road Long Stay is full, West End Short Stay is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Fairfield Road Long Stay have?
Fairfield Road Long Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 307 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Fairfield Road Long Stay?
Fairfield Road Long Stay is a paid car park.
When is Fairfield Road Long Stay busiest?
Fairfield Road Long Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Fairfield Road Long Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Fairfield Road Long Stay is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Fairfield Road Long Stay?
Fairfield Road Long Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.