How to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 91 miles (147 km)

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€19

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€57

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5h 16m

Average total duration

4h 46m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Basingstoke to Birmingham

How to get from Basingstoke to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
05:35PM5h45
Basingstoke
11:20PMBirmingham
$231One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
05:35PM5h45
Basingstoke
11:20PMBirmingham
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:25PM5h05
Basingstoke
01:30AMBirmingham
$591One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basingstoke to Birmingham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Basingstoke and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Birmingham:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Basingstoke to Birmingham is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Basingstoke to Birmingham is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basingstoke to Birmingham:
  • Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basingstoke to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basingstoke to Birmingham:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Basingstoke to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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