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There is step free access from the station carpark to Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich) only, with no step free access from the carpark to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via the station as there is a stepped footbridge between the platforms. Step free access is available to Platform 1 via the station approach road off Station Road, although it is approximately 200 metres or a four-minute walk from the car park to the platform.
This station is a category B3 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the ticket office.
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
Meeting point is the ticket office when staffed. Part Time staffed station. Please check opening times on National Rail Enquiries.
Taxi can be provided when ticket office closed. Please meet outside the station.
Drop-off/pick-up
The drop-off and/or pick-up point is on the same side of the road as the station
This is a combined drop-off and pick-up point
There is space for up to 3 vehicles to drop-off and/or pick-up
There is no Help Point close to the drop-off and/or pick-up point
There are ticket counters here
There is no Low-Level counter here
There are only induction loops at high-level ticket counters
There are no ticket machines here
Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank 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.
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off on Station Road, at the junction with Station Approach.
There are five cycle stands between the side entrance and the ticket hall, and a secure cycle parking area providing 40 spaces can be accessed from Platform 1 (for trains towards London).
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge