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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth 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 1h 10m. 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 $10.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Basingstoke:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Basingstoke costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Cross Country.
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