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Spring Term Passes 2026
Our Spring Term scholar passes are now on sale!
Network update
Essex - January 2026 Service Change
We're making changes to our network from January 2026.
Network update
East of England - 100 Timetable Change
We're making minor timetable and fare changes to Service 100 from January 5th 2026
Network update
East Midlands - Important Update
From Sunday 1st February 2026, Central Connect will reduce the scope of its operations in the East Midlands, and some services will transfer to other operators.
Network update
Essex - Chelmsford Park&Ride Update
An important update about the future of the Park&Ride services 701 & 702 operated in Chelmsford
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Essex - Woodside & Coopersale Turning

4 days ago - Fri 2nd Jan 2026

The stops named Woodside and Coopersale Turning on the B181 between Epping and North Weald will be subject to revised fares.
Network update
Essex - Chelmsford Park&Ride Update

2 weeks ago - Tue 23rd Dec 2025

An important update about the future of the Park&Ride services 701 & 702 operated in Chelmsford
Fares & tickets
Essex - Changes to 322/323/324 Fares

2 weeks ago - Tue 23rd Dec 2025

There will be changes to fares on Services 322/323/324 from Monday 5th January
General
Chelmsford Park & Ride Christmas Eve service

2 weeks ago - Mon 22nd Dec 2025

On Christmas Eve, Chelmsford Park and Ride routes 701 and 702 will be operating to a Saturday timetable. However, following analysis of historic travel patterns, additional journeys will run on rou...
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