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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 225 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 225, while a train costs an average of zł 345.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 345 Average price | zł 225 Average price Cheapest | zł 160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basingstoke to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Cardiff:
A bus is zł 121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Cardiff costing on average zł 345.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around zł 345 compared to roughly zł 160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 185. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basingstoke to Cardiff
How to get from Basingstoke to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM 7h05 Basingstoke 12:55 AM Cardiff zł 79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:50 PM 7h05 Basingstoke 12:55 AM Cardiff zł 79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM 7h05 Basingstoke 12:55 AM Cardiff zł 79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Cardiff:
A bus is zł 121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Cardiff costing on average zł 345.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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