How to travel from Bournemouth to Basingstoke

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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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€18

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€11

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1h 39m

Average total duration

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1h 9m

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30m

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2h 27m

Average total duration

1h 57m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Bournemouth to Basingstoke

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX035
10:20AM1h15
Bournemouth, Coach Station
11:35AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX035
01:40PM1h15
Bournemouth, Coach Station
02:55PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryK45124
09:45AM1h02
Bournemouth station (BMH)
10:47AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryK45125
08:40AM1h08
Bournemouth station (BMH)
09:48AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$171One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61452
09:22AM1h12
Bournemouth station (BMH)
10:34AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$261One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61386 · L73589
09:59AM1h12
Bournemouth station (BMH)
11:11AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$271One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035
05:20PM1h15
Bournemouth, Coach Station
06:35PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
07:00AM1h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:30AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
04:40AM1h10
Bournemouth, Coach Station
05:50AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Basingstoke.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Basingstoke including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Basingstoke is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Basingstoke:

A train is $0.37 (€0.29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Basingstoke costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Basingstoke is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Basingstoke is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Basingstoke is:
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Basingstoke:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Basingstoke, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Basingstoke with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth 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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