The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Basingstoke will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for Basingstoke on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 52 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.
10:15 PM0h52Oxford11:07 PMBasingstoke$181One-way0 transfers
9:19 AM0h50Oxford10:09 AMBasingstoke$201One-way0 transfers
9:19 AM0h50Oxford10:09 AMBasingstoke$201One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM0h52Oxford11:07 PMBasingstoke$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Basingstoke:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Basingstoke costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $17 (€14) 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.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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.
Live departures
Oxford to Basingstoke train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Basingstoke trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:16 AM Oxford | 0h54 | 11:10 AM Basingstoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Oxford to Basingstoke trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Basingstoke.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Basingstoke.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Oxford to Basingstoke.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Basingstoke
Trains from Oxford to Basingstoke run on average 9 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Oxford to Basingstoke trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Oxford and Basingstoke from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Oxford to Basingstoke
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oxford to Basingstoke
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
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