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Compare train for Basingstoke to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
The journey is about 17m faster (33m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $0.66 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 vs $12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Basingstoke to Southampton
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.
- L802229:49 AM0h33Basingstoke station (BSK)10:22 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L802229:49 AM0h33Basingstoke station (BSK)10:22 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G009958:11 AM0h31Basingstoke station (BSK)8:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L802148:49 AM0h33Basingstoke station (BSK)9:22 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$161One-way0 transfers
- L803608:19 AM0h38Basingstoke station (BSK)8:57 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$161One-way0 transfers
- G0100010:11 AM0h31Basingstoke station (BSK)10:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$301One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Southampton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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