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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to London:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to London costing on average €33.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Basingstoke to London
How to get from Basingstoke to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:55 PM1h00Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride4:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:55 PM1h00Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride4:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L793367:59 AM0h44Basingstoke station (BSK)8:43 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L8309412:54 PM1h08Basingstoke station (BSK)2:02 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€311One-way0 transfers
- L8020712:35 PM0h46Basingstoke station (BSK)1:21 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€391One-way0 transfers
- L7938712:30 PM0h48Basingstoke station (BSK)1:18 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 PM1h00Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 PM1h05Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride3:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 PM1h25Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to London:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to London costing on average €33.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in London, York Road (London Eye).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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