It's simple to reach Colchester Castle, in Colchester, by train. Simply hop on a train to Colchester station and then it's just a short walk to the attraction. Colchester Castle is full of wonders for all to enjoy – you'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and with so much to look at, it's suitable for all ages. For more information about opening times, visit Colchester Castle’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 22:00:00
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.
Toilets
Toilets
Available
Toilets notes
The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation.
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
Unavailable
CCTV
Available
Parking
Carpark name
Station Car Park
Carpark operator
National Car Parks Ltd
Car parking spaces
1373
Bicycle Facilities
Cycle storage
Available
Cycle storage spaces
554
Sheltered cycle storage
Available
Cycle storage CCTV
Available
Cycle storage notes
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).
Cycle storage notes
Compound
Accessibility
Step-free access
Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access
Available
Wheelchairs
Available
Induction Loop
Available
Accessible ticket machines
Available
Accessible Booking Office counter
Available
Accessible taxis
Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes
Colchester station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: