Travel Information to Bournemouth from Basingstoke
| 50 miles (81 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $9 - $12 | |
| Train • $9 (€8) • 1 h | |
| Bus • $12 (€11) • 1 h | |
| National Express or South Western Railway |
Travel 50 miles (81 km) by train or bus to Bournemouth from Basingstoke. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basingstoke to Bournemouth.
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How to get from Basingstoke to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Basingstoke to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth.

There are 2 options to travel between Basingstoke and Bournemouth including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from Basingstoke is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basingstoke to Bournemouth:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $12 (€11).
The fastest way from Basingstoke to Bournemouth is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Bournemouth that take longer:
Train takes 1 h on average.
The Basingstoke to Bournemouth distance is around 50 miles (81 km).
The average frequency per day from Basingstoke to Bournemouth is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basingstoke to Bournemouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basingstoke to Bournemouth:
- Most travelers catch their train from Basingstoke and arrive in Bournemouth.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basingstoke to Bournemouth:
- You can travel by bus from Basingstoke to Bournemouth with National Express, and you can find National Express Basingstoke to Bournemouth tickets for $17 (€16) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bournemouth with South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with CrossCountry from Basingstoke to Bournemouth.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basingstoke to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with South Western Railway or Cross Country 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth.
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