How to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke

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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

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$71

Average price

5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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2h 53m

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2h 23m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Birmingham to Basingstoke

How to get from Birmingham to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
06:15PM5h40
Birmingham
11:55PMBasingstoke
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
06:15PM5h40
Birmingham
11:55PMBasingstoke
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:20AM5h35
Birmingham
10:55AMBasingstoke
$391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:40PM7h00
Birmingham
04:40AMBasingstoke
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke

Travel to Basingstoke easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Basingstoke.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Basingstoke including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Birmingham to Basingstoke is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Basingstoke is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Basingstoke:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Basingstoke, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Basingstoke:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Waterloo (WAT), Reading, Winchester, Southampton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basingstoke and these popular destinations at a great price.
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