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Click here for map
of the town centre (521Kb) Click
here for Road map of Colchester
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By Railway
Colchester has
two railway stations. Colchester North is
on the main line to London Liverpool
Street and is the closest of the two
stations to Colchester General Hospital.
Fast express train services are available
direct to London (journey time 50 mins)
and also to Harwich and Ipswich from
Colchester North. Trains run to Harwich
International station from where you can
pick up Ferry services to the European
continent.From
London Liverpool street you can easily
pick up London Underground (Tube)
connections - the underground station is
a short walk from the overground
terminal. London Liverpool Street in on
the Central, Circle, Metropolitan and
Hammersmith & City lines. For futher
information about London Underground
travel and a map of the Underground
system check the Transport
for London site.
Some train services
from Colchester stop at Stratford in East
London and from there you can pick up the
Central & Jubilee Underground Lines
as well as the Docklands Light Railway
Line. Stratford will be a central
location to the London 2012 Olympics.
Colchester Town
(formerly St Botolph's) is close to the
town centre but has fewer services
running to it.
For more
information about train times, routes
& fares
check the One
Railways
web site.
Also National
Rail Enquiries line Tel. (0845) 7484950
The nearest
cash point to Colchester North
station is located at the ASDA
supermarket on Turner Rise. Cross North
Station Road via the footbridge and then
cross Petrolea Close. You will see the
store directly ahead of you.
The nearest
petrol station to the North
(Ipswich) side of Colchester is at Tesco
on Highwoods Approach or Esso Ipswich
Road. Cash points are also available
here.
The nearest
petrol station to the West
(London) side of Colchester is at
Sainsbury on Stanway or Q8 London Road.
Cash points are also available here
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By Coach
National
Express coaches run extensive services
from Colchester. The coach/bus station is
conveniently situated close to the town
centre.
Check the National
Express web site. |
By Bus
Essex
travelline
- Bus timetable & route enquiries for
the cost of a local call.
Available 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week.
Phone 08457 000333
Most services are provided by First
Group or Hedingham. |
Approximate
Distances
Colchester to
London - 54 miles, 87 Km
Colchester to Harwich - 21 miles, 34 Km
Colchester to Stansted - 30 miles, 48 Km
Colchester to Gatwick - 150 miles, 241 Km |
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A Bus
& Train timetable produced by
Essex County Council gives
detailed information and routes
for Buses and Trains in the whole
North East Essex area. This can
be bought from newsagents for
only £1. |
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Colchester
Car Parks
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| Location |
Opening
Hours |
Spaces |
Convenient
for |
| St Botolph's |
24 Hours |
270 |
Colchester Town
Station
Town Centre Shops |
| Britannia |
24 Hours |
280 |
Town Centre Shops |
| St Mary's |
24 Hours |
630 |
Mercury Theatre
Odeon Cinema
Colchester Arts Centre
Town Centre Shops |
| Priory Street |
24 Hours |
270 |
Castle Park &
Museum
Hollytrees Museum
Natural History Museum
Town Centre Shops |
| St John's |
7.30am - Midnight |
650 |
Town Centre Shops |
| Osbourne Street |
7am - Midnight
11.30am - Midnight Sun |
600 |
Colchester Market
Town Centre Shops |
| Vineyard Street |
24 Hours Sun - Thu |
120 |
Town Centre Shops |
| Sheepen Road |
24 Hours |
230 |
Colchester Institute |
| Middleborough |
24 Hours |
200 |
Lower Castle Park |
| Sportsway |
24 Hours |
60 |
Lower Castle Park |
| Butt Road |
5.30am - 11pm |
170 |
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| Nunn's Road |
6.30am - 11pm |
600 |
Town Centre Shops |
| Castle Road |
7am - 9.30pm Mon -
Fri
7am - 6pm Sat |
90 |
Town Centre Shops |
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| Parking
facilities for severely disabled drivers are
available under Culver Square - please
contact Colchester Borough Council for
details on (01206) 282316. Disable badge
holders may also park in Museum Street
giving easy access to the Castle Park
& Museum. A
Park & Ride service operates
on Saturday from North Station Car Park
(1000+ Spaces) to the town centre. Buses
run every 15 minutes between 9.00am &
6.00pm.
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| Car
Rental Firms |
Anglian
Car Rental
Commerce Way, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 791743 |
Avis
213 Shrub End Road, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 541133 |
C
& C Hire
67 Layer Road, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 761011 |
First
Choice Self Drive
Jarmin Road, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 762911 |
Kenning
Car & Van Rental
Commerce Way, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 797990 |
Robertson
& Co Ltd
26 Magdalen Street, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 572368 |
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| Local
Taxi & Private Hire Firms |
Five
One Taxis
20 Osbourne Street, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 515151 |
Five
Sevens Taxis
43 Osbourne Street, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 577777 |
Five
Two's Taxis
19-21 Crouch Street, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 522222 |
Micraline
Taxis
17-18 Osborne Street, Colchester |
Tel.
(01206) 544544 |
P
D Q Cars
Circular Road East, Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 540540 |
A-Cabs
Travel Services
Garden House, Hythe Quay,
Colchester. |
Tel.
(01206) 871781 |
Lexden
Executive Cars
www.lexdenexecutivecars.co.uk
Cart Lodge, Cymbeline Way, Lexden
CO3 4AS
Private Chauffeur Driven Car Hire
- Advance booking recommended |
Tel.
(01206) 576430 |
First
Choice Limousine Hire
www.1stchoicelimousines.co.uk
Chadacre, Whitesfield, East
Bergholt, Colchester CO7 6SP
Chauffeur driven limousines,
Mercedes MPV's and executive
cars, and wedding cars. |
Tel.
(01206) 299037 |
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