- 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
€10
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
52 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 €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for Basingstoke on Tue, Aug 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 53 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 Oxford to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train 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 train costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €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.
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Basingstoke trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:19 AM Oxford | 0h50 | 10:09 AM Basingstoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Oxford | 0h52 | 11:07 PM Basingstoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Oxford to Basingstoke run on average 10 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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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 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.

Most Oxford to Basingstoke trains use the Oxford to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: 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.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: 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.
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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