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Getting to Our Campuses

There is student and staff parking at both the Colchester and Braintree campuses, however this is limited and there is no guarantee of a space. Therefore we advise staff and students to explore alternative ways of travelling to campus where possible. Please note, there is no visitor parking available at the Sheepen Road campus, visitors should park in the nearby public pay and display car park on Sheepen Road.

Staff and students can access support and incentives such as public transport discounts to help with their journey to campus as part of our Sustainable Travel Plan.

There are a number of quiet and off road cycle routes to campus. Numerous bus services and the Colchester Park and Ride stop an 8 minute walk from Campus or a 15 minute walk from the town centre. Colchester station is a 16 minute walk away.

Please browse the menu below to find out more information about travel routes.

Travelling by Bike

Essex Pedal Power Colchester 2024
Over 700 FREE high-quality bikes will be provided to residents living in eligible postcodes within Greenstead. Everyone who receives a bike will also be provided with a helmet, lock, pump and lights, and can access free learn-to-ride and cycle confidence training sessions with qualified instructors. The Essex Pedal Power team will also support recipients to maintain their bike. Click the link below to learn more and find out if you are eligible.

Essex Pedal Power Colchester 2024

There are quiet and mainly off road cycle routes to campus. One resource to use is https://www.cyclestreets.net where you can find routes to plan your journey and an APP available to download.

Covered cycle parking can be found in various locations including outside the main reception.

Travelling by Bus, Park and Ride and DigiGo

Travel Zones

Colchester Network Map – Click to enlarge

The nearest bus stop to Colchester Campus is at Middleborough, approximately 8 minutes walk away. All Colchester bus services stop in the town centre, a 15 minute walk away.

These are the main operators in Colchester. If you know the operator of your local bus service, visit their website for time tables, route information and downloadable apps.

There are a range of travel and public transport web services available to help you plan your route to College including:

www.firstgroup.com/essex

www.arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essex/

https://www.hedinghamandchambers.co.uk/

www.beestons.co.uk (971 Service and stop guide)

www.panther-travel.co.uk

www.essexhighways.org (Bus and Road)

Alternatively you can use www.travelinessoutheast.org.uk for door to door route planning.

Colchester Park and Ride – Located off the A12 at junction 28, buses leave every 15 minutes offering a fast journey of approximately 12 minutes to Middleborough bus stop.

For more information and ticket prices – Colchester Park and Ride

For more information on Essex Public Transport routes and timetables please click here.

DigiGo is a shared public transport service which offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts of Essex. There is no fixed route or timetable, which puts you in control of your journey. DigiGo operates 7 days a week, from 6am to 10pm on weekdays and from 7am to 10pm on weekends.

For more information and ticket prices, please click the link: DigiGo

For more information on Travel Essex please click the link: Travel Essex.

Travelling by Train

Colchester station is a 16 minute walk, 10 minute cycle ride or a short bus ride from campus (alighting at Middleborough bus stop).

There are a range of travel and public transport web services available to help you plan your route to College including:

www.travelinessoutheast.org.uk (Route Planner)
www.nationalrail.co.uk or enquiries number 03457 484950 (Rail)
https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/

Travelling by Car

Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LL

If arriving via the A12 from the south take the A133 exit signposted for Colchester Central. Follow the signs for Town Centre. At the third roundabout take the fourth exit into Sheepen Road, signposted for Colchester Institute and the campus is on the left, beyond the retail park. A public car park is on the right.

If arriving via the A12 from the north or the A120 from the east (Clacton) take the A1232 exit, and follow signs for the Town Centre. At the double roundabout take the third exit onto Cowdray Avenue, signposted for Leisure World. At the second roundabout take the left hand filter lane onto Westway, signposted for Town Centre, and at the next roundabout take the fourth exit into Sheepen Road, as above.

Church Lane, Braintree, CM7 5SN

If entering Braintree from Dunmow, Chelmsford, Witham, or Colchester turn right onto Braintree by-pass. Continue over the roundabouts and on arriving at the roundabout for Broad Road (first exit) and Sudbury, Halstead, Haverhill A1017, A131 (second exit) take the first exit into Broad Road. Continue down the hill and at the second mini roundabout turn right into Church Lane and you will find the campus on the right hand side. There are visitor and student parking areas.

Parking

Can I park on site?

There is student parking at both the Colchester and Braintree campuses, however this is limited and there is no guarantee of a space.

Colchester Institute is a cashless campus, our car parks are managed by ANPR barriers and we use app-based technology to pay for Pay and Display parking with Parkonomy. Please go to the Apple App Store or Android Play Store to download the app and add your details prior to parking on campus. To find out more information parking, please click the link below.

Parking Information

Parking Tariff

Pay and Display – £2.50 per day
Staff – £11.90 per month deducted monthly for 10 months [Sept – June]
CLMG – £24 per month deducted monthly for 10 months [Sept – June]

How do I pay for my Pay and Display Parking?

You can make payment on arrival or in advance when paying online (daily, weekly or monthly). You can pay using the payment kiosk provided on site, downloading the Parkonomy app, or by going to: www.parkonomy.com/book/1366

Staff Parking – How are monthly deductions taken?

Prior to the new academic year, a staff survey will be sent to capture registration details of vehicles and for you to advise what tariff you will be using. Please ensure that this is filled out accurately and returned as soon as possible. Failure to do so will mean you will not be able to access the campus in the new year without having registered.

Staff parking on campus is now operated on an opt out basis. A survey will be sent each summer for the purpose of updating any registration details. At any point during the year if your details change, or you wish to cancel your permit please get in touch with facilities.helpdesk@colchester.ac.uk.

There is no charge for any student parking at our Braintree Campus on production of a valid student ID.

Please note: all vehicles are left at the owner’s own risk. The College accepts no liability for loss or damage to vehicles or belongings left on premises.

Car sharing

Giving friends and classmates a lift to campus is a great way to reduce the costs of travelling as you can share petrol and parking costs.

There are specific parking spaces for car sharers at Colchester campus and you can apply for a car share permit at the Facilities Help Desk in Q House. If you can’t find someone to car share with you can use Essex Car Share to find or offer a lift.