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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Basingstoke:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Basingstoke costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Basingstoke
How to get from Birmingham to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 AM4h55Birmingham9:55 AMBasingstoke$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:00 AM4h55Birmingham9:55 AMBasingstoke$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 AM4h55Birmingham9:55 AMBasingstoke$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:45 AM5h15Birmingham2:00 PMBasingstoke$301One-way0 transfers
- 10:55 AM5h40Birmingham4:35 PMBasingstoke$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Basingstoke:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Basingstoke costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 7 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, West Midlands Trains to go to Basingstoke by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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