The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

JobServe Community Stadium

Colchester United, Colchester. The away section isn't confirmed yet — check your match ticket.Nearest station is Colchester (shuttle bus), Roughly 15–30 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time). By road: A12, then A133.

Venue information verified: 14 October 2026

Note: Away section varies or has not yet been verified — check the allocation details on your match ticket.

Matchday reminder: Kick-offs, allocations, transport and local arrangements can change. Recheck official club and travel information before booking or setting off.

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

  • Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
  • Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
  • Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
  • Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.
Stylised illustration of JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester
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Getting there

  • Bus from Colchester station — Regular buses run to the stadium from the North station, saving the 20-minute walk.
  • Walk from town centre — A flat walk from Colchester Town station, past the historic centre.
  • Driving — Leave the A12 for the A133; the stadium has ample official parking.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Hole in the Wall — Historic pub near the castle in the old town, a good pre-match option before heading out to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Stadium retail park — Chain restaurants and fast food next to the ground for a straightforward pre-match meal. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Colchester High Street cafés — Plenty of choice in the town centre for those arriving early by train. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Colchester Castle

Norman keep built on the foundations of a Roman temple, Britain's oldest recorded town.

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Roman Wall walk

Remnants of the town's Roman walls, a short stroll from the station.

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Castle Park

Landscaped riverside park surrounding the castle, good for a pre-match wander.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Odd One Out

    Quirky backstreet pub near the town centre away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Dutch Quarter

    Colourful, historic streets of weavers' cottages, a quiet contrast to the modern retail park by the ground.

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  • Highwoods Country Park

    Large green space near the stadium, good for a pre-match walk.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Colchester; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The stadium is out of town on a retail park — allow time for the bus if arriving by train.

Ground note · unverified

Colchester North station car park fills quickly on matchdays.

From the away end

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Away days at JobServe Community Stadium

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Places to eat in Colchester

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Best pubs in Colchester

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