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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton 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 46m. 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 $56.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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$65 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m 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 Brighton 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 Brighton to Basingstoke:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Basingstoke costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Rail, Southern to go to Basingstoke by train.
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