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    Ruth S.
    "delays are down to the railway company not the station..."(5 Tips)
    Alexander W.
    "FUN FACT: The Pumpkin Café now accepts House Deeds and Firstborn..."(4 Tips)
    John M.
    "Possibly the finest railway station in Colchester."(2 Tips)
    Philip R.
    "If you like standing get the fast trains."(3 Tips)
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  • Thomas J.
    Thomas JennerApril 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Fast trains to London normally depart from platform 3 but they all stop at Chelmsford which is a pain. Walk down the platform a few carriage lengths to avoid the crowds at the back of the train.
  • TheNorfolkScot
    TheNorfolkScotMay 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Coffee Link on Platform 1 and 2 much cheaper and better than Pumpkin
  • Kate B.heart icon on user image
    Kate BurtonApril 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Only a tiny WH Smith and a Pumpkin Cafe inside. You'll want to pick up your sandwich deal before you get here.
  • Alexander W.
    Alexander WardApril 13, 2014
    FUN FACT: The Pumpkin Café now accepts House Deeds and Firstborn Children as payment.
  • Steve D.
    Steve DayMay 6, 2011
    Colchester was as far as the original Eastern Counties Railway got from Bishopsgate in London. The Eastern Union Railway then built a line to here from Ipswich.
  • Rowland W.
    Rowland WrightMarch 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    There are two entrances! The main on the north side where the car parks are but there is also a southern entrance.
  • Su B.
    Su ButcherDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    This is the main station in Colchester. The other one 'Town' is not a through station
  • Ella B.
    Ella BroomSeptember 14, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The girls toilets aren't as bad as you may expect! The only problem is the hand drier hasn't worked for a couple of months now. But when you gotta go, you gotta go!
  • Andrew G.
    Andrew GoateSeptember 1, 2014
    Pumpkin cafe very expensive. Trains delayed more often than not - this outwardly annoys the staff as well. Much calmer approach to customers at other stations.
  • Christopher F.heart icon on user image
    Christopher FryerJuly 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    It can be a windy station but there is a nice waiting room on both platforms.
  • Gustav G.
    Gustav GullbergOctober 31, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Known locally as North Station. Not am official name, but buses use it, and everyone knows it by that name.
  • Daryl W.
    Daryl WDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Colchester has the ”longest” platform in the UK at 620 metres, but this is by combining platforms 3 and 4 which are arranged end-to-end but not on the same line.
  • Jay M.
    Jay ManJanuary 13, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't just rely on the card machine for a parking ticket. It often doesn't work so always have at least £7 in coins in your car. I didn't this morning and it caused all sorts of lateness
  • Steve D.
    Steve DayMay 6, 2011
    This station was previously known as Colchester North. Town station was originally St Botolph's.
  • Ruth S.
    Ruth SmithMarch 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    New ticket office delivers you further up the platform which I love, delays are down to the railway company not the station...
  • John M.
    John MackenzieJune 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Possibly the finest railway station in Colchester. "Town" has its charms, but this is the full enchilada.
  • Philip R.heart icon on user image
    Philip RimmingtonJune 1, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    If you like standing get the fast trains. If you like a seat platform 4
  • Mark L.heart icon on user image
    Mark LeeAugust 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Important interchange railway station with an expert station controller
  • Thomas J.
    Thomas JennerJanuary 16, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Fast trains to London normally come in on platform 2 which due to it's position tends to mean people crowd towards the back of the train. Save yourself some hassle by walking down the platform.
  • Rowland W.
    Rowland WrightMarch 10, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Get a bitecard an get good discounts off food and drink at most if not all vendors at all stations nationally.
  • Chris M.
    Chris McMahonJuly 12, 2014
    Don't get off the train here if you're heading to London.
  • Oli W.
    Oli WattsAugust 1, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Fabled terminus of the oft-whispered Iceni Tram Network - Colne Branch.
  • Kate
    KateMarch 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Loos on platform 2 surprising pleasant.
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    BrightyMay 29, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't take the timetable as gospel. Consider it more of a "rough guide"
  • Kerry C.
    Kerry ChapmanNovember 14, 2011
    Can not believe it has not changed in so many years!!
  • Gaz A.
    Gaz AstonDecember 5, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Greater Anglia are a massive shower of shit.
  • James T.
    James TuteDecember 27, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    A new timetable was introduced this month so check before you travel
  • Su B.
    Su ButcherJune 17, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Pumpkin Cafe does reasonable toasties if you miss your connection
  • Rowland W.
    Rowland WrightNovember 22, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Wear extra clothes! The platforms are raised and the cold wind blows. It's not called North station for nothing!
  • Hugh P.
    Hugh PatersonJanuary 31, 2012
    If you are going to London, you will be late.
  • Tom M.
    Tom ManlyFebruary 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Service changes during feb! Check them out...
  • Henry C.heart icon on user image
    Henry ColeOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Platform 6 never seems to actually get used.
  • James T.
    James TuteDecember 30, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Revised timetable between Christmas and New Year so check ahead
  • Martin R.
    Martin RoscoeJuly 16, 2010
    The coffee is good at pumpkin too
  • Martin B.
    Martin BransbyJanuary 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This east Anglian line out of Liverpool street is quite possibly the worst railway in the UK (if not the world!). Forever delayed (or cancelled!)
  • Amy B.
    Amy BoyneDecember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Always delays!
  • Alan R.
    Alan ReedMay 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Huge delays today due to cable theft
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