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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bournemouth to Basingstoke:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Basingstoke costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 8m versus 1h 3m 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 Bournemouth to Basingstoke
How to get from Bournemouth to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Basingstoke is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L80341_L78871 · L804916:48 AM1h35Bournemouth station (BMH)8:23 AMBasingstoke station (BSK)$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- L80341_L78871 · L804916:48 AM1h35Bournemouth station (BMH)8:23 AMBasingstoke station (BSK)$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L80347_L787567:21 AM1h13Bournemouth station (BMH)8:34 AMBasingstoke station (BSK)$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L80341_L78871 · L799226:48 AM1h25Bournemouth station (BMH)8:13 AMBasingstoke station (BSK)$271One-way1 transfer
- L788695:50 AM1h13Bournemouth station (BMH)7:03 AMBasingstoke station (BSK)$271One-way0 transfers
- L787435:10 AM1h24Bournemouth station (BMH)6:34 AMBasingstoke station (BSK)$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Basingstoke:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Basingstoke costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
- 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 bus and train 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, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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