Colchester Castle
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:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 04:30 - 23:15 |
| Saturday | 04:30 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:15 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee Shop Coffee kiosk Vending machines |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00ÿ The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8). Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. ÿ |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park Premium Bays | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | National Car Parks Ltd National Car Parks | ||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 1463 | ||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 414 |
| 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).ÿ |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Step free access throughout the station using lifts and stairlifts between platforms |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Colchester
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Colchester station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 16:16 | 1 | On time |
| to Norwich | Greater Anglia | 16:20 | 2 | On time |
| to Colchester Town | Greater Anglia | 16:20 | 4 | On time |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 16:30 | 3 | On time |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 16:33 | 4 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 16:20 | 2 | On time |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 16:28 | 3 | On time |
| from Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 16:31 | 4 | On time |
| from Ingatestone | Greater Anglia | 16:35 | 1 | On time |
| from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 16:39 | 2 | On time |
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