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About Wivenhoe (WIV) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

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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Everything you need to know about Wivenhoe Station

Discovering Wivenhoe Train Station

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.

Station Amenities and Services

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.

Connectivity and Travel Options

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.

Traveling Green - Cyclists Welcome!

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.

Wrap Up Your Journey

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.

Your Next Adventure Starts at Wivenhoe

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.

Wivenhoe Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 20:30
Saturday:06:15 to 20:30
Sunday:09:15 to 16:15
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 ticket office

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:05:30 to 20:30
Saturday:06:15 to 20:30
Sunday:09:15 to 16:15
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 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 gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting rooms
Monday to Friday:05:50 to 20:00
Saturday:05:50 to 20:00
Sunday:09:15 to 16:15

The main waiting room is located in the booking hall so is available when the ticket office is open.

Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces2
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

Disabled Blue Badge holders are exempt from parking charges.

Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:05:30 to 20:30
Saturday:06:15 to 20:30
Sunday:09:15 to 16:15
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 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

Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting rooms
Monday to Friday:05:50 to 20:00
Saturday:05:50 to 20:00
Sunday:09:15 to 16:15

The main waiting room is located in the booking hall so is available when the ticket office is open.

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
Spaces55
Accessible spaces2
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Daily£7.30
Annual£1,414.00
Sunday£4.20
Weekly£29.00
Monthly£140.00
Off_peak£5.20
Per_hour£1.00
Saturday£4.20
Three_monthly£404.00
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

'Steam' coffee shop serving hot and cold drinks, newspapers, confectionary, and pastries

ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable

Photo-Me digital passport photos

Bookshelf in the booking hall for books to borrow.

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiAvailable

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Bicycle Storage
Spaces46

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 StorageStands, Racks,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Wivenhoe Station

All you need to know about Wivenhoe'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 the station forecourt, at the front of the station.

Live Departures and arrivals from Wivenhoe Station

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