On Monday 26 January 2026 Hertfordshire County Council launched the HertsLynx Maylands Link, a new on-demand service designed to make it easier for commuters — including those travelling from Cheshunt — to reach the Maylands Business Park in Hemel Hempstead.
The HertsLynx Maylands Link, operated by Hertfordshire County Council as part of the HertsLynx demand-responsive network and delivered in partnership with Intalink and local operators, uses flexible vehicles that passengers can book via the HertsLynx app or website. The service uses ‘virtual stop’ pickups and can drop passengers directly at workplaces within the Maylands operating zone.
There is no direct bus from Cheshunt to Maylands. Commuters can use the Route 907 (the inter-urban Cheshunt–Stevenage service) and then transfer at Hemel Hempstead railway station or the town centre to the HertsLynx Maylands Link to complete their journey.
Council analysis estimates the combined journey using the 907 express and the on‑demand Maylands Link could take about 1 hour 15 minutes — roughly 30 minutes faster than earlier options that relied on fixed shuttle timetables, according to the county’s briefing.
Passengers book rides through the HertsLynx app, website or by phone; the service operates to virtual stops rather than a rigid point‑to‑point timetable. Fares on HertsLynx are distance-based (fares start from around £1 for very short trips); fares are also subject to national fare‑cap arrangements and other funding schemes, so passengers should check Intalink/HertsLynx for the current cap and exact prices.
The Maylands Link was funded through the Department for Transport’s Bus Service Improvement Plan to improve access to Maylands Business Park, which employs more than 20,000 people. An Intalink representative said moving HertsLynx to a demand‑led model for the Maylands area should cut waiting times from around 40 minutes to under 10 minutes for those arriving at the station or town centre.
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