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station information and facilities
Colchester
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bays
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Colchester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
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FAQ: Travel from Colchester station (COL)
Everything you need to know about Colchester station (COL): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
At Colchester station, staff help is available for passengers with reduced mobility, providing accessibility support.
Colchester station is near notable attractions such as Colchester Castle, a historic Norman castle, and the Colchester Zoo, renowned for its diverse animal exhibits.
Colchester station does not have a car rental service available.
The Colchester station is approximately 1.516 kilometers from the city center.
To reach the city center from Colchester station, you can use the Rail Replacement Services, which are accessible at the bus stop by the main station entrance.
It's recommended to arrive at Colchester Station at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow enough time for ticket checks and any unforeseen delays.
Colchester North station is located at Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD.
Parking is available at Colchester station, featuring a car park with premium bays.
The train fare from Colchester to Stansted Airport, the closest airport, varies depending on the time of travel and ticket type, generally ranging from £20 to £40 for a single journey.
The public transport connections at Colchester include a location for rail replacement services with the replacement transport stopping at the bus stop by the main station entrance.
Safety at Colchester station during early morning or late evening depends on standard security measures, such as well-lit areas and security personnel presence, which are typically maintained to ensure passenger safety at major stations.
Colchester station has ticket checks as part of its boarding process, ensuring passengers have valid tickets for their journey.
The Colchester station has toilets on all platforms, and accessible toilets, which can be accessed with a radar key, are located on Platforms 2 and 4.
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