Station
Station facilities
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General service information
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Closed Circuit Television
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours, or from platform dispatch staff during the hours shown above.
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CIS
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
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Customer Help Points
Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on the relevant platform.
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresLE
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All station facilities
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Seated Area
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Waiting RoomMon-Fri 05:00 to 23:00
Saturday 05:00 to 23:00
Sunday 06:00 to 23:00The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings and can be accessed from Platform 1 (for trains towards London), and Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich).
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Station Buffet
Ume Garden's Sushi & Bento
Self-service vending machines providing cold drinks and snacks
Free water refill point located inside the the ticket barriers on the station concourse
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Toilets
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Atm Machine
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Shops
- WHSmith
- Photo-Me digital passport photos
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Accessibility and mobility access
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Helpline
0800 028 28 78
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00 -
Staff Help Available
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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National Key Toilets
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to both platforms 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 the relevant platform.
Coverage: whole Station -
Ticket Gates
Chelmsford station has Secure Station Acreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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Assisted Travel
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.
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Parking information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 960
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:There is a dedicated Cycle Point with free cycle parking, secure cycle parking, and premium cycle parking located in Park Road, opposite the station.
Type: Compounds,Stands -
CarParkCar parking1:
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 137
Number Accessible Spaces: 5
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Open:
Mon-Fri - 24h
Saturday - 24h
Sunday - 24h
Website: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/chelmsford-station-g-anglia/
Car parking2:
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 7
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Open:
- 24h
- 24h
Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Rail Replacement Services
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Victoria Road, by the station entrance.
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Taxi Rank
There is a taxi rank outside the station.
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Onward Travel
'First' operates a network of frequent local bus routes around Chelmsford and to nearby towns. For route maps and timetables: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus
Buy a Chelmsford PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the town. For details: www.plusbus.info
Bus stops are located outside the station on Duke Street.
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Passenger services
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Customer Service
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.
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Left Luggagehttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Lost Propertyhttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-propertyMon-Sun
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