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Compare bus and train for Poole to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Poole to Basingstoke
Compare the available ways to get from Poole to Basingstoke, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Basingstoke:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Basingstoke costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to Basingstoke
How to get from Poole to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 AM 1h40 Poole 5:50 AM Basingstoke $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:10 AM 1h40 Poole 5:50 AM Basingstoke $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:10 AM 1h40 Poole 5:50 AM Basingstoke $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Basingstoke:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Basingstoke costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Basingstoke as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Basingstoke by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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