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Sandon Park&Ride
We're pleased to operate a high frequency environmentally friendly Park&Ride service from Sandon (A12) to Chelmsford City Centre.
Additional services
HL1 Hoddesdon Shuttle
HL1 - Your fast frequent connection between High Leigh Garden Village, Hoddeson Town Centre & Broxbourne Station
Additional services
H is for Hertford
Central Connect are proud to run the Hertford town network via our Central Connect operation.

Latest news

Network update
East Midlands - Novus Changes

2 weeks ago - Fri 13th Feb 2026

We're making significant changes to Novus Direct from Monday 23rd February,
Network update
Essex - Mid Spring Service Changes

2 weeks ago - Fri 13th Feb 2026

There are a number of changes to our network at varying dates through February and March.
Fares & tickets
Essex - Woodside & Coopersale Turning

2 months 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 months ago - Tue 23rd Dec 2025

An important update about the future of the Park&Ride services 701 & 702 operated in Chelmsford
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