45 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
CM1 1SY
Capacity
~45 spaces
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Chelmsford City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for West End Short Stay, Chelmsford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon1952768171574843384352665728105
Tue1952768171574843384352665728105
Wed1952768171574843384352665728105
Thu1952768171574843384352665728105
Fri1952768171574843384857716233145
Sat5101924283333282824191410500
Sun5510141919191414101055000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About West End Short Stay

Situated near Chelmsford station, West End Short Stay serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. It provides roughly 45 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Chelmsford City Council.

When to Visit

This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 45 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

West End Short Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 45 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 West End Short Stay full, West End Business (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 West End Short Stay have?

West End Short Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 45 parking spaces.

Is parking free at West End Short Stay?

West End Short Stay is a paid car park.

When is West End Short Stay busiest?

West End Short Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is West End Short Stay quietest?

The quietest period for West End Short Stay is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is West End Short Stay?

West End Short Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.

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