Townfield Street Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford

Q: "How many parking spaces does Townfield Street Long Stay have?"

"Townfield Street Long Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 729 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Townfield Street Long Stay?"

"Townfield Street Long Stay is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Townfield Street Long Stay busiest?"

"Townfield Street Long Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Townfield Street Long Stay quietest?"

"The quietest period for Townfield Street Long Stay is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Townfield Street Long Stay?"

"Townfield Street Long Stay is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council."

729 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: CM1 1QJ
Capacity: ~729 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Chelmsford City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Townfield Street Long Stay, Chelmsford.
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 Townfield Street Long Stay

Situated near Chelmsford station, Townfield Street Long Stay serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 729 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. 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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Townfield Street Long Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 729 spaces, that is roughly 583 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 146 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

With more than 35 car parks in Chelmsford, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Townfield Street Long Stay full, Mill Yard (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Townfield Street Long Stay have?

Townfield Street Long Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 729 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Townfield Street Long Stay?

Townfield Street Long Stay is a paid car park.

When is Townfield Street Long Stay busiest?

Townfield Street Long Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Townfield Street Long Stay quietest?

The quietest period for Townfield Street Long Stay is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Townfield Street Long Stay?

Townfield Street Long Stay is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Mill Yard 73m away Glebe Road Long Stay 86m away West End Business 110m away West End Short Stay 149m away Fairfield Road Long Stay 312m away

More car parks in Chelmsford

Baddow Road Mixed Stay ~344 spaces Beaulieu Park Station Car Park B ~400 spaces Bond Street ~288 spaces Church Car Park ~16 spaces Church Car Park ~36 spaces Coval Lane Long Stay ~188 spaces High Chelmer and Chelmsford Market ~1012 spaces Marconi Leisure Coach & Car Park ~47 spaces

See all 35 car parks in Chelmsford →

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

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

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