Colchester

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Station overview

Colchester station is a mix of the old and new, one side of the station has a Victorian Ticket office, kitted out with a modern interior, the other half of the station has a 70s built ticket hall. 6 platforms including 2 bay platforms allows lots of operational flexibility, there is also a stabling yard at the station with plenty of spare trains around.

Colchester station exterior

What trains stop here

745/0, 745/1, 321, 360

Busiest times

07:00 to 09:00 am and 17:00 to 19:00 pm

Filming in these peak times is possible.

What are the next stops

London Bound – Marks Tey

Norwich bound - Manningtree

Branch line - Colchester Town

Station manned

Full time

Station facilities

Waiting rooms, toilets, cafés, lifts

Parking

Large NCP car park at the North side of the station.

Accessibility

Although step free access exists throughout the station, people with restricted mobility are advised to arrive on the London bound side of the station as the lifts are quicker and easier to operate than the chair lift in the Ipswich / Norwich bound ticket hall.