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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 14, while a train costs an average of CHF 14.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF 14 Average price Cheapest | CHF 12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around CHF 14 compared to roughly CHF 12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 2. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 0m 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.
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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Basingstoke
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Basingstoke as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Basingstoke by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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