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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke 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 Birmingham to Basingstoke:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Basingstoke costing on average $41 (€32).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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