How to travel from London to Basingstoke

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Compare train and bus for London to Basingstoke

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 44 miles (72 km)

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€33

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€9

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1h 19m

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49m

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1h 49m

Average total duration

1h 19m

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30m

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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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Basingstoke

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX035
09:30AM1h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:55AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX035
10:30PM1h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:55PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayP61461
08:05AM0h43
London Waterloo (WAT)
08:48AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61138
08:20AM0h46
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:06AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$491One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61355
08:08AM0h54
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:02AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$491One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61974
08:12AM1h16
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:28AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$491One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
12:30PM1h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:00PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$111One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
04:00PM1h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:50PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
07:00PM1h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:30PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Basingstoke.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Basingstoke including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Basingstoke is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Basingstoke costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from London to Basingstoke is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from London to Basingstoke is approximately 44 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Basingstoke is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Basingstoke:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Basingstoke, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Basingstoke by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail to go to Basingstoke by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Basingstoke with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Basingstoke often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), Reading, Winchester, Southampton, Longford. 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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