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Compare train and bus for Luton to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton 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 1h 51m. 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 $66.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$78 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Luton to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NXA31 · NX0357:30 AM4h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NXA31 · NX0357:30 AM4h00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NXA31 · NX0353:45 PM3h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station7:30 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NXA31 · NX03511:45 AM3h50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station3:35 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$361One-way1 transfer
- LU757 · NX0357:15 AM4h15Luton, Station Interchange11:30 AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$411One-way1 transfer
- LU757 · NX03511:15 AM4h20Luton, Station Interchange3:35 PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Basingstoke:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Basingstoke costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Basingstoke by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
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