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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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m 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.
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You'll arrive about 15m sooner (35m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 1h14 Basingstoke 8:14 AM Southampton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 1h14 Basingstoke 8:14 AM Southampton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 1h14 Basingstoke 8:14 AM Southampton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains 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).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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