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Visit East Anglian Railway Museum car-free
You can ride the train right to the museum at Chappel & Wakes Colne station! There are also regular buses from Colchester. Our journey planner above will show you train and bus times.
Enjoy 10% off museum entry when you arrive car-free and show a valid train or bus ticket or bike.
Cyclists welcome. National Route 13 passes within 1.5 miles of the museum. Plan your cycle route here.
Take a scenic rail journey to Chappel station on the Gainsborough Line
If you’re in a group of 3 or more, you can get 1/3 off your train ticket with Groupsave.
Getting to East Anglian Railway Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to East Anglian Railway Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
Ride the train to Chappel & Wakes Colne – on the Gainsborough Line. The museum is right by the station. It’s an easy journey from London, Chelmsford, Colchester or Ipswich, changing at Marks Tey.
By bus
Bus 88/88A runs direct from Colchester Osbourne Street (Stop Ac) to Wakes Colne, in just 30 minutes. Buses run every half hour Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sunday.
It’s a 5-minute walk from the bus stop, up Station Road, to the Museum.
Use our journey planner to get train times, bus times and walking route.
About East Anglian Railway Museum
Discover the history of railways in the East of England at this family-friendly working museum. Get up close to vintage carriages, steam and diesel locomotives and explore the restoration shed and working signal boxes. Enjoy the railway carriage cafe. Open every day, 10am-4.30pm (except Christmas & Boxing day). Check the website for special vintage, steam and classic car events and beer festivals.
For any queries about visiting contact East Anglian Railway Museum on 01206 242524 or information@earm.co.uk
Address: Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS. Visit Website