Balkerne Gate & historic Colchester
Balkerne Gate & historic Colchester is a stone ruin of a large gateway with arched entrances, constructed circa the 1st century. It's just visible from the street, but there are super historic town trails to follow all over. It's worth visiting the local tourist office to get more info.
It's easy to reach Balkerne Gate & historic Colchester in Colchester, by train. Simply hop on a train to Colchester Town station - then it's a short walk from the station - but there are trails to follow around the town itself taking in the whole place.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Balkerne Gate & historic Colchester’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:10:00 until 20:15:00
- Saturday open from 07:00:00 until 18:45:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee kiosk and self service vending machine |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Single platform station, step free access |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Toilets are located alongside the ticket office and only open when the station is staffed. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. Assistance requests that cannot be met by a member of staff will be offered suitable alternative transport. Booking is recommended. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00. Sunday 10:00-20:00. Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00. The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8). Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | There is a Council managed car park behind the station |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Local Council |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 24 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Within station, forecourt and on platform |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Colchester Town station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Colchester Town
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Colchester Town station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 16:35 | 1 | On time |
| to Colchester | Greater Anglia | 16:44 | 1 | On time |
| to Colchester | Greater Anglia | 17:00 | 1 | On time |
| to Walton-on-the-Naze | Greater Anglia | 17:07 | 1 | On time |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 17:35 | 1 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Colchester | Greater Anglia | 16:27 | 1 | On time |
| from Walton-on-the-Naze | Greater Anglia | 16:40 | 1 | On time |
| from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 16:48 | 1 | On time |
| from Colchester | Greater Anglia | 17:03 | 1 | On time |
| from Colchester | Greater Anglia | 17:27 | 1 | On time |
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