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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$41 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Basingstoke
How to get from London to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX03510:25 AM1h05London, Hammersmith Bridge Road11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX03510:25 AM1h05London, Hammersmith Bridge Road11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L802944:05 PM0h42London Waterloo (WAT)4:47 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
L831113:42 PM1h16London Waterloo (WAT)4:58 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)$221One-way0 transfers
L801604:35 PM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)5:18 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)$311One-way0 transfers
L831274:42 PM1h18London Waterloo (WAT)6:00 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)$311One-way0 transfers
NX0352:25 PM1h10London, Hammersmith Bridge Road3:35 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$171One-way0 transfers
NX03510:00 PM1h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:25 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$171One-way0 transfers
NX03510:00 AM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Basingstoke:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Basingstoke costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Basingstoke as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Basingstoke by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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