Wivenhoe station
Station Road
Wivenhoe
Essex
CO7 9DJ
Wivenhoe Station can be found on Station Road in Wivenhoe as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Wivenhoe Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Located in the charming riverside town of Wivenhoe, this railway station is a key part of the community and offers a convenient gateway to explore the region. Whether you're a commuter, a visitor, or simply planning a day out, Wivenhoe Station provides essential services to ensure your journey is smooth and enjoyable.
Wivenhoe train station is equipped with facilities designed to accommodate a variety of needs. The ticket office is open from early morning to late evening, ensuring you can purchase or collect tickets at your convenience. If you prefer the ease of smartcards, you'll be delighted to know they are issued at this station with validators available. The station also supports those with auditory impairments with induction loops, and there are accessible ticket machines for ease of use.
Accessibility is considered with step-free access available to Platform 1, though Platform 2 requires navigating steps or using a public footpath. For further comfort, there is a waiting room in the booking hall where you can relax between trains.
Beyond the station, Wivenhoe's location makes it a superb transit point for further travel. Regular train services connect it to prominent destinations, making cities like London Liverpool Street and Colchester easily accessible. Additionally, Clacton-on-Sea and Ipswich are just a ride away, offering further adventures on the horizon.
For travellers needing other transport modes, there is a rail replacement bus service readily available from the station's forecourt. Although car hire and taxis are not directly available at the station, alternative arrangements can be made nearby, making onward travel hassle-free.
Supporting eco-friendly travel, Wivenhoe Station boasts ample bicycle storage and shelters, monitored by CCTV for security. With 46 spaces available, it's never been easier to integrate cycling into your trip.
While you plan your trip, take advantage of the coffee shop within the station, enjoy a book from the small library, or connect to the public Wi-Fi as you wait for your train. Though there are no ATMs at the station, basic amenities like refreshments from 'Steam' coffee shop ensure you stay refreshed.
With its welcoming amenities and strategic connections, Wivenhoe is more than a station—it's the beginning of your next adventure. Whether you're heading to Frinton-on-Sea for a day by the sea, or the bustling Tottenham Court Road in London, rest assured that Wivenhoe is ready to serve your travel needs. Plan your journey, purchase your tickets, and step into the convenience and charm that Wivenhoe Station holds for every traveler.
Ticket Office | |||||||
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from ticket office | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
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 storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | None | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||||
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This station has step free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Colchester and London) only. Platform 2 (for trains towards Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze) can only be accessed via a stepped footbridge or via a public footpath from Clifton Terrace, which has steps between the road and the footpath. 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. | ||||||
Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||
Waiting rooms |
The main waiting room is located in the booking hall so is available when the ticket office is open. | ||||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||||
Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | True Disabled Blue Badge holders are exempt from parking charges. | ||||||
Staff Help | |||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||
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. |
Toilets | Yes The toilets are located in the station building on Platform 1 (for trains towards Colchester and London) and are accessed via the booking hall. Toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:30Saturday 06:15 - 20:30Sunday 09:15 - 16:15 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms |
The main waiting room is located in the booking hall so is available when the ticket office is open. | ||||||
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Seating area | Yes | ||||||
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||
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Operator | National Car Parks Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 55 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available 'Steam' coffee shop serving hot and cold drinks, newspapers, confectionary, and pastries |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available Photo-Me digital passport photos Bookshelf in the booking hall for books to borrow. |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | Available |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 46 There are five cycle stands between the main station entrance and the Community Station Garden, and a further ten cycle stands are in the station carpark. A sheltered cycle parking area providing 16 spaces is located between the main station entrance and the side entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Colchester and London). |
Type of Storage | Stands, Racks, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, at the front of the station. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 05:33 | 1 | On time |
from Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 06:03 | 1 | On time |
from Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 06:23 | 1 | On time |
from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 06:38 | 2 | On time |
from Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 06:53 | 1 | On time |
from Walton-on-the-Naze | Greater Anglia | 06:59 | 1 | On time |
from Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 07:07 | 1 | On time |
from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 07:13 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 05:33 | 1 | 05:35 |
to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 06:04 | 1 | On time |
to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 06:23 | 1 | On time |
to Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 06:38 | 2 | On time |
to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 06:53 | 1 | On time |
to Colchester | Greater Anglia | 06:59 | 1 | On time |
to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 07:07 | 1 | On time |
to Clacton-on-Sea | Greater Anglia | 07:13 | 2 | On time |