- 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 on Sep 17
€110
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€110
Fastest journey on Sep 17
7 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 17
1
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Basingstoke will cost around €110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €110.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 trains from Glasgow to Basingstoke, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 7 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 9 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 9 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €80, while a flight costs an average of €209.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€171 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €209 Average price | €120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Basingstoke:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Basingstoke costing on average €171.
A bus is €130 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Basingstoke costing on average €209.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 8m sooner (5h 58m by train vs 7h 6m by car). Tickets start at around €171 compared to roughly €120 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 AM Glasgow | 7h09 | 2:09 PM Basingstoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Basingstoke run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €93 but you can travel from only €31 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €93 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Basingstoke — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basingstoke trip today.
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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Basingstoke Railway Station -> Basingstoke Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Basingstoke by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basingstoke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Basingstoke trains use the Glasgow Central to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Jordanhill is 4 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Jordanhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Jordanhill.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jordanhill: Parking.
Available at Jordanhill: Bike Parking.
Basingstoke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Basingstoke.
Wi-Fi is available at Basingstoke. ATMs are available at Basingstoke.
Ticket office support is available at Basingstoke.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basingstoke: Parking, WC.
Available at Basingstoke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basingstoke: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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