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About Witham (WTM) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

Witham station
Albert Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 2BS

Witham Station can be found on Albert Road in Witham as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Witham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Witham Station

Discover Witham Train Station: A Gateway to Greater Journeys

Situated in the charming Essex town of Witham, Witham Train Station is much more than simply a stop on your journey; it's a hub packed with facilities that cater to travelers making their way across the UK. Whether you're commuting for work, planning a shopping trip, or exploring the picturesque landscapes of Essex, Witham Station offers a range of amenities designed to make your journey as effortless and enjoyable as possible.

Facilities & Services: Everything You Need at Your Fingertips

Witham Train Station takes pride in its comprehensive facilities aimed to accommodate all travelers. Whether you’re buying tickets or collecting them, the station is equipped to make the process seamless. The ticket office opens early and stays operational until late throughout the week, ensuring timely access to travel cards. For those who prefer digital transactions, tickets bought online can be conveniently collected from ticket machines, which are fully accessible for all passengers.

The station ensures an inclusive travel experience, with features like step-free access via lifts available for all platforms, making it accessible to everyone. In addition, Witham station is classified as a category A station by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), indicating step-free access throughout the entire station. Waiting rooms open extensive hours, and amenities like accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available, adding to the station's appeal to families and travelers with mobility needs.

Security and assistance are also prioritized—with CCTV monitoring and staff help readily available throughout most of the day. Need a quick refreshment between travels? The LocoEspresso coffee shop delivers a robust cup to energize your day. Plus, there's a free water refill point, making it easy to stay hydrated while on the go.

Making the Connection: Onward Travel Options

Venturing further afield is straightforward with reliable transport links available from Witham Train Station. For those instances where rail services may be interrupted, rail replacement buses provide continuity, departing conveniently from Albert Road or the main station car park during planned works. While taxis remain a quintessential option for direct travel, local bus services also integrate seamlessly with rail services for efficient regional travel.

Explore the Popular Routes from Witham

With possibilities around every corner, Witham Station is the perfect starting point for journeys to popular destinations. Experience the urban allure of London with frequent trains to London Liverpool Street and Stratford. If you’re aiming for a coastal retreat, you can easily travel to Colchester or Clacton-on-Sea. And don’t forget, nearby Essex towns such as Chelmsford and Braintree are just a short ride away, offering enticing shopping and dining experiences. Check out routes to London Liverpool Street or catch the scenic train to Ipswich for a historical adventure.

In the world of train travel, planning your journey and understanding your station’s amenities are integral to a stress-free experience. Understanding how the facilities at Witham Train Station cater to your needs will not only simplify the logistics of travel but might even enhance the enjoyment of your entire journey. Whether you're traveling for business, leisure, or discovery, Witham Train Station stands ready to serve as the gateway to your future travel adventures.

Witham Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 22:00
Saturday:06:15 to 21:00
Sunday:06:45 to 21:00
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Yes - from information point

Yes - from ticket office

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:04:45 to 02:00
Saturday:04:45 to 02:00
Sunday:06:00 to 02:00
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

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.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

This station has step free access to all platforms, from both entrances, via lifts.

This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on relevant platform.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsYes
Waiting rooms
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 22:00
Saturday:06:00 to 22:00
Sunday:06:00 to 22:00

The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings on Platforms 1/2 (for trains towards London), and Platform 3/4 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich, and Braintree).

Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces21
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:04:45 to 02:00
Saturday:04:45 to 02:00
Sunday:06:00 to 02:00
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

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.

ToiletsYes

The male and the female toilets are located in the station building on Platform 2 (for trains towards London). There are two accessible toilets available for radar key holders - one can be accessed via the waiting room on Platform 3 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich), and the other is inside the station building on Platforms 1/2 (for trains towards London). All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:

Monday - Friday 06:00 - 22:00Saturday 06:00 - 22:00Sunday 06:00 - 22:00

Accessible ToiletsYes
Baby ChangingYes
Waiting rooms
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 22:00
Saturday:06:00 to 22:00
Sunday:06:00 to 22:00

The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings on Platforms 1/2 (for trains towards London), and Platform 3/4 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich, and Braintree).

Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNational Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces405
Accessible spaces21
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
Note<p>£8.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 friday - 0400 Monday)</p><p>£70.00 Flexi ticket</p>
Daily£10.00
Annual£1,470.00
Sunday£5.00
Weekly£42.00
Monthly£147.00
Off_peak£8.00
Saturday£5.00
Three_monthly£420.00
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

LocoEspresso coffee shop

Free water refill point located on Platform 3 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich)

ATM MachineAvailable
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiAvailable

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Bicycle Storage
Spaces46

There are 17 cycle stands located in between the accessible car parking bays in the station car park. A further four cycle stands are next to the same parking bays, and two sheltered stands are next to the car park exit.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Witham Station

All you need to know about Witham's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Albert Road. When this station is being used as a rail-to-bus hub for pre-planned engineering works, buses will pick up and drop off in the main station car park.

Live Departures and arrivals from Witham Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Witham station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.