How to travel from Luton to Basingstoke

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Compare bus and train 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 $65.

Distance: 51 miles (83 km)

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2h 21m

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3h 43m

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from Luton to Basingstoke

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

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

South Western Railway
07:23AM2h42
Luton
10:05AMBasingstoke
$651One-way
0 transfers

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South Western Railway
07:23AM2h42
Luton
10:05AMBasingstoke
$651One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western Railway
07:23AM2h42
Luton
10:05AMBasingstoke
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Basingstoke.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Basingstoke including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Basingstoke is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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 $65 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Basingstoke is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Luton to Basingstoke is approximately 51 miles (83 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Basingstoke is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Basingstoke:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Basingstoke, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Basingstoke by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Basingstoke often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Waterloo (WAT), Reading, Winchester, Southampton. 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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