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Network update
Festive Service Levels 2025
We'll be running an amended service across the 2025 festive period.
Network update
Early Festive Finishes 2025
Some services will finish earlier on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
Network update
333 Festive Timetable
A special timetable will operate on Service 333 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Network update
Essex - Chelmsford Park&Ride Update
An important update about the future of the Park&Ride services 701 & 702 operated in Chelmsford
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.
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Spring Term Passes 2026
Our Spring Term scholar passes are now on sale!

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Network update
Essex - Chelmsford Park&Ride Update

2 days 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 days 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

3 days 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...
Network update
Essex - January 2026 Service Change

6 days ago - Fri 19th Dec 2025

We're making changes to our network from January 2026.
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