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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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$41 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basingstoke to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to London:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to London costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 8 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 South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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