The average train between Farnborough and Colchester takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Farnborough 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 every 30 minutes between Farnborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Farnborough station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Farnborough to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnborough (Main) station.
Farnborough to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Farnborough and Colchester is 132.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
There is no direct connection from Farnborough to Colchester. However, you can take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester.
