Train travel to Witham guide

Witham railway station, opened in 1843, is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line in Essex, East of England. Initially serving as a goods junction, the station expanded in 1848 with the opening of the Braintree Branch Line, connecting Witham to the northwest. Today, Witham station is served by Greater Anglia, offering convenient connections to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Colchester Town, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and more.

The station is located just a short distance from the town centre—only a five-minute bus ride or a short walk—making it easy to access local amenities. Visitors can explore Witham Museum, which offers insights into the town's rich history, and admire the statue of Dorothy L. Sayers, the famous author and resident of Witham, located opposite the library. For those looking to enjoy the outdoors, Witham's River Walk provides a scenic riverside stroll through the town, perfect for relaxing and appreciating the natural beauty of the area.

Which train companies run trains to Witham?

London Overground and Greater Anglia all provide services to and from Witham for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are Witham's opening hours?

Typically 0:11 to 23:55, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Witham

Witham offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Witham?

London, Stratford (London), Colchester, London Liverpool Street and Hythe (Essex) are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Witham. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Witham live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Witham, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Witham to Colchester23:103Greater Anglia
Delayed
Witham to Clacton-on-Sea23:183Greater Anglia
Delayed
Witham to London Liverpool Street23:142Greater Anglia
On time
Witham to Colchester23:293Greater Anglia
Delayed
Witham to Braintree23:234Greater Anglia
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
London Liverpool Street to Witham22:1112Greater Anglia
Delayed
London Liverpool Street to Witham22:1711Greater Anglia
On time
Norwich to Witham22:011Greater Anglia
On time
London Liverpool Street to Witham22:4312Greater Anglia
On time
London Liverpool Street to Witham23:0114Greater Anglia
On time

Station Details

Address

Witham station, Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 22:00:00

Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 21:00:00

Sunday open from 06:45:00 until 21:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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