How to get from Basingstoke to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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91 miles (146 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$52 - $61 | |
Train • $61 (€52) • 2 h | |
Flixbus or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 91 miles (146 km) by bus or train to Birmingham from Basingstoke. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basingstoke to Birmingham.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $25 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Basingstoke to Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Basingstoke - Birmingham travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
You can get from Basingstoke to Birmingham 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Basingstoke is by taking a bus, which costs on average $52 (€44).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basingstoke to Birmingham:
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $61 (€52).
You should expect to travel around 91 miles (146 km) between Basingstoke and Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Basingstoke to Birmingham is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basingstoke to Birmingham:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Basingstoke to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basingstoke and Birmingham.
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