The average train between Fareham and Colchester takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Fareham to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Fareham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fareham is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fareham to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Fareham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Fareham station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Fareham to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fareham station.
Fareham to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Fareham to Colchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Fareham and Colchester is 185 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Fareham to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 52m.