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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 €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 €14, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Basingstoke
Compare the available ways to get from London to Basingstoke, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Basingstoke:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Basingstoke costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 20m by car). Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus8:00 AM 1h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:20 AM Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 1h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:20 AM Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L80253
12:05 PM 0h42 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:47 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L83066
12:42 PM 1h16 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:58 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - L83058
12:12 PM 1h16 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:28 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers 
G14984 · C4849112:35 PM 1h04 London Paddington (PAD) 1:39 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
2:00 PM 1h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 3:25 PM Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:59 PM 1h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:25 AM Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:00 PM 1h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:20 PM Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Basingstoke:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Basingstoke costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- 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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