- 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
$142
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington to Basingstoke will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Of the 1 trains that leave Warrington for Basingstoke on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 Warrington to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $202 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warrington to Basingstoke:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warrington to Basingstoke costing on average $143 (€116).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warrington to Basingstoke costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 31m by train vs 3h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $143 (€116) compared to roughly $70 (€57) 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 Warrington to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:24 AM Warrington | 3h23 | 1:47 PM Basingstoke | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Warrington to Basingstoke run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $142 (€116) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€116) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 7:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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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Basingstoke Railway Station -> Basingstoke Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington 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 Warrington to Basingstoke trains use the Warrington Bank Quay to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Warrington and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Bank Quay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Bank Quay: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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: Yes.
Warrington Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Central.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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