- Must visit
Milestones Museum
Excellent museum of Milestones with recreated Victorian and 20th-century streets, shops, and vehicles. Strongly recommended for families and history fans.
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Basingstoke will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bournemouth for Basingstoke on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Buses from Bournemouth to Basingstoke run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Basingstoke buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 | 4:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:50 AM Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 7:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 10:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 11:35 AM Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 1:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 2:55 PM Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 5:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 6:35 PM Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Excellent museum of Milestones with recreated Victorian and 20th-century streets, shops, and vehicles. Strongly recommended for families and history fans.
Main local museum covering Basingstoke's history, archaeology, and art in the old town hall. A top introduction to the town and district.
Working historic watermill with exhibitions on milling and rural life. A charming local heritage stop on the edge of Basingstoke.
Beautiful National Trust gardens, lake, and walking routes around a stately home. One of the district's most rewarding landscape visits.
Main shopping and civic core of Basingstoke, useful for exploring modern public spaces, events, and the historic museum quarter nearby.
Large country park with lakes, woodland trails, wildlife, and a popular viewpoint area. Excellent for walks close to the town centre.
A Hampshire classic of beef, apples and onions baked in cider. It reflects the county’s orchard and farming traditions around Basingstoke.
Sausages with creamy mash and onion gravy, commonly served in Hampshire pubs. A comforting local favourite tied to southern English pub cooking.
A simple cold lunch of baked ham, eggs and parsley sauce or salad. Long linked with Hampshire county cooking and local pork production.
Refined modern British dining in an elegant country house setting near Basingstoke, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Smart but relaxed British pub and restaurant with seasonal dishes, roasts and local ingredients. Popular for quality food in a village setting.
Large traditional pub by the canal offering British classics, Sunday roasts and ales in a historic atmospheric building.
Moderate for England. Hotels and rail can be pricey, but pubs, chains, and buses keep daily tourist costs manageable versus London.
Service may be included; if not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is typical for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) -> Basingstoke Railway Station
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Most Bournemouth to Basingstoke buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Basingstoke bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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