Sandon Park and Ride Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Sandon Park and Ride
Drivers heading into Chelmsford can leave their vehicle at Sandon Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. At approximately 1377 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Essex County Council.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. 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.
Parking in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Church Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 800m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sandon Park and Ride have?
Sandon Park and Ride in Chelmsford has approximately 1377 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sandon Park and Ride?
Sandon Park and Ride is a paid car park.
When is Sandon Park and Ride busiest?
Sandon Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Sandon Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Sandon Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sandon Park and Ride?
Sandon Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Essex County Council.