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How to get from Farnborough to Colchester by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Farnborough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Farnborough station to London Waterloo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

119min£3.40
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
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
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, WATERLOO & CITY and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Farnborough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Farnborough station to London Waterloo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WATERLOO & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
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
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    ID 940GZZLUWLO
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    WATERLOO & CITY
    Bank
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    ID 940GZZLUBNK
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 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 89.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Farnborough to Colchester by Tube and train, 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 Farnborough.

Bus stations close to Farnborough:

  • Farnborough
  • Main Rail Station, Farnborough
  • Ham And Blackbird, Farnborough

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Enid Way, Colchester
  • Colchester

Alternative route by Tube and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, WATERLOO & CITY and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Farnborough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Farnborough station to London Waterloo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WATERLOO & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
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
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    ID 940GZZLUWLO
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    WATERLOO & CITY
    Bank
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    ID 940GZZLUBNK
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line WATERLOO & CITY, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

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

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Farnborough to London Waterloo station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till London Waterloo station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Farnborough to Colchester in London by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Farnborough and Colchester in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Farnborough in London.

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

    Get off the train at the London Waterloo station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

  • How much is the total train and Tube fare from Farnborough to Colchester?

    The ride from Farnborough to Colchester costs £3.40.

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