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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Southampton:
A train is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basingstoke to Southampton costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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