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How to get from Farnborough to Colchester by bus?

By bus

To get from Farnborough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Main Rail Station, Farnborough station to Frimley Railway Station, Frimley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 730 bus and finally take the 250 bus from Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min.

278min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 730730
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Main Rail Station, Farnborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Rail Station, Farnborough
    ID hamjpatj
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Old Dean
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frimley Railway Station, Frimley
    ID surgamwm
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 730730
    Wait for bus
    730
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    45 min
  • 6
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    180 min
  • 8
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Farnborough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Farnborough station to Woking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RA2 bus and finally take the 250 bus from Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - RA2RA2
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Farnborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Farnborough
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woking
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woking Railway Station Southside, Woking
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RA2RA2
    Wait for bus
    RA2
    Heathrow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    180 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Farnborough to Colchester

The distance between Farnborough, London and Colchester, London is approximately 93.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Farnborough to Colchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Farnborough

Farnborough is located at Farnborough, London and the nearest public transport station is Ham And Blackbird, Farnborough.

Bus stations close to Farnborough:

  • Ham And Blackbird, Farnborough
  • Clockhouse, Farnborough
  • Abbey Way, Farnborough Park

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station Layby, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester
  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

By bus and train

To get from Farnborough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Farnborough station to Woking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RA2 bus and finally take the 250 bus from Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - RA2RA2
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Farnborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Farnborough
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woking
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woking Railway Station Southside, Woking
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RA2RA2
    Wait for bus
    RA2
    Heathrow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    180 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Farnborough to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 730, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Farnborough to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line RA2, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Farnborough to Colchester in London?

    The 1 bus line goes from Main Rail Station, Farnborough station near Farnborough to Old Dean station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Farnborough to Colchester in London by bus?

    The total travel time between Farnborough and Colchester in London by bus is about 4 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Farnborough to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Main Rail Station, Farnborough stop near Farnborough in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Farnborough and Colchester in London?

    Get off the bus at the Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre stop, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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