When traveling to London from Basingstoke, what are the departure and arrival points in Basingstoke and London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basingstoke to London: Buses most often depart from Basingstoke at Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station. Trains from Basingstoke to London most often leave from Basingstoke and arrive in London Waterloo.

What companies run services between Basingstoke and London?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basingstoke to London: You can take a bus from Basingstoke to London with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with National Express from Basingstoke to London. You can travel by train to London from Basingstoke with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country, and you can find South Western Railway Basingstoke to London tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.

Is there a direct service between Basingstoke and London?

Yes, there are direct services available from Basingstoke to London with the following travel companies: Direct bus available with 5 direct buses per day. Direct train available with South Western Railway 5 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Basingstoke.

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Travel Information to London from Basingstoke

Distance	45 miles (72 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$7 - $11
Cheapest mode	Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h
Fastest mode	Train • $11 (€10) • 44 min
Popular travel companies	National Express or South Western Railway

Travel 45 miles (72 km) by train or bus from Basingstoke to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basingstoke to London.

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from 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.

11:35AM1h45

Basingstoke

01:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$121One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

11:35AM1h45

Basingstoke

01:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$121One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:29AM0h49

Basingstoke station (BSK)

09:18AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$471One-way

0 transfers

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Bus

08:35AM0h50

Basingstoke station (BSK)

09:25AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$471One-way

0 transfers

08:15AM0h53

Basingstoke station (BSK)

09:08AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$471One-way

0 transfers

08:24AM1h14

Basingstoke station (BSK)

09:38AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$471One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM1h50

Basingstoke

10:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$121One-way

0 transfers

02:30PM1h50

Basingstoke

04:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$121One-way

0 transfers

05:35PM1h45

Basingstoke

07:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

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All travel companies: Bus from Basingstoke to London

Find the best journey to London from Basingstoke with Omio's travel partners National Express, FlixBus and South Western Railway! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Basingstoke - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

FAQs: Travel from Basingstoke to London

FAQs: Travel to London 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 London.

There are 2 travel options from Basingstoke to London: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to London from Basingstoke is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).

The quickest way to travel from Basingstoke to London is by train, which takes on average 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to London by bus takes 1 h on average.

London is approximately 45 miles (72 km) away from Basingstoke.

The average frequency per day from Basingstoke to London is:

6 buses a day.
8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Basingstoke and London 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 from Basingstoke to London:

Buses most often depart from Basingstoke at Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Trains from Basingstoke to London most often leave from Basingstoke and arrive in London Waterloo.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basingstoke to London:

You can take a bus from Basingstoke to London with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with National Express from Basingstoke to London.
You can travel by train to London from Basingstoke with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country, and you can find South Western Railway Basingstoke to London tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Basingstoke to London with the following travel companies:

Direct bus available with 5 direct buses per day.
Direct train available with South Western Railway 5 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Basingstoke.

Looking to extend your trip from Basingstoke to London? Many Omio customers who go from Basingstoke to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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