Colchester Train Station
The original Colchester North station opened in 1843 and was rebuilt in 1865. In 1962, a new ticket hall opened on the north side of the tracks as London commuting really took off. Colchester North station sits on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street and is not to be confused with the local, more-central Colchester Town.
The north ticket hall has a modern-looking glass front, and the original station building awaits visitors on the south side. Colchester sits on the Sunshine Coast Line, which covers the routes to the seaside resort Clacton-on-Sea and along the east coast. Buses and taxis from the station deliver visitors to the one-time Roman capital of Britain with its diverse and fascinating architecture: a Norman castle, a Victorian town hall and Jumbo, the water tower, the three must-see structures. Colchester also offers artistic inspiration. The 19th-century landscape painter John Constable immortalized the surrounding countryside, and the town's galleries pay homage to one of England's most respected artists.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Trains to Colchester station
Colchester train station is mainly served by Greater Anglia trains, which connect both Norwich to Colchester and London to Colchester in about an hour, as well as Ipswich to Colchester in 19m. Need more information on how to get to Colchester by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Colchester.
Colchester train station departures and arrivals
Want to know when your next train from/to Colchester station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Colchester railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Colchester.
Colchester train station has six platforms, all accessed by a subway that connects both sides of the station. London-bound trains leave regularly from platforms 3 and 4, and platform 1 is mainly used for trains to Clacton-on-Sea and Norwich. There are two entrances, one on either side of the station; both have a ticket counter, automated machines and ticket gates and access to the taxi rank and car park. Disabled toilets can be found on platform 1 and by the main concourse.
Colchester train station parking
Colchester train station has two car parks on each side of its building. The car park that is opposite the concourse entrance is for disabled parking only. Step-free access is available from both car parks to the station, as well as throughout the whole station.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colchester station open?
Colchester station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Colchester station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Colchester station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Colchester.
Are there toilets at Colchester station?
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Colchester station.
Are dogs allowed at Colchester station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Colchester station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Colchester
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Walton-on-the-Naze | Greater Anglia | 10:56 | 5 | On time |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 11:00 | 3 | On time |
| to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 11:04 | 2 | On time |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 11:12 | 3 | On time |
| to Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 11:15 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 10:59 | 3 | On time |
| from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 11:04 | 2 | On time |
| from Colchester Town | Greater Anglia | 11:07 | 4 | On time |
| from Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 11:11 | 3 | On time |
| from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 11:13 | 2 | On time |