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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Basingstoke is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Basingstoke:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Basingstoke costing on average $76 (€60).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Basingstoke by train.
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