Train travel to Farnborough Main guide

Farnborough (Main) railway station, the principal rail hub in Farnborough, opened in 1838 and is operated by South Western railway. With its two platforms, the station provides efficient connections to popular destinations. Travelers can enjoy direct routes to Basingstoke, London Waterloo, and Portsmouth Harbour, making it a convenient option for both commuters and leisure travelers.

If you're visiting Farnborough and looking for things to do, walking to Farnborough town centre offers a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes for a relaxed outing. Just a short distance away, the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum (FAST Museum) is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts, showcasing a fascinating collection of historic aircraft, models, and memorabilia that celebrate Farnborough’s rich aviation history. Another nearby attraction is Queen Elizabeth Park, a peaceful green space ideal for walking trails, picnics, and a bit of nature just minutes from the station.

Which train companies run trains to Farnborough Main?

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway offer services to and from Farnborough Main, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Farnborough Main's opening hours?

Farnborough Main generally operates between 0:01 and 23:58. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.

Pick up & drop off at Farnborough Main

Farnborough Main provides parking and pick-up/drop-off services for convenient travel.

Connectivity of the Farnborough Main?

London, London Waterloo, Basingstoke, Clapham and Southampton are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Farnborough Main. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Farnborough Main live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Farnborough Main, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Farnborough Main to Basingstoke18:2821mSouth Western RailwayExp. 18:32
Farnborough Main to London Waterloo18:2935mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Farnborough Main to Portsmouth Harbour18:451h 33mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Farnborough Main to London Waterloo18:4650mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Farnborough Main to Basingstoke18:5931mSouth Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Portsmouth Harbour to Farnborough Main18:281h 33mSouth Western RailwayOn time
London Waterloo to Farnborough Main18:2839mSouth Western RailwayExp. 18:32
London Waterloo to Farnborough Main18:4437mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Basingstoke to Farnborough Main18:4521mSouth Western RailwayOn time
London Waterloo to Farnborough Main18:5838mSouth Western RailwayOn time

Station Details

Address

Farnborough (Main) station, Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7NL

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 20:40:00

Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 20:40:00

Sunday open from 07:40:00 until 21:10:00

Ticket Machine

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Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

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Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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