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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m 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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How to get from Birmingham to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
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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 $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Basingstoke costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- 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.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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