How to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Basingstoke

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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€15

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€10

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1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

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30m

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1h 5m

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35m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Southampton to Basingstoke

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

Our recommendation

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

South Western RailwayP60982
09:00AM0h35
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:35AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

South Western RailwayL72804
08:00AM0h34
Southampton Central (SOU)
08:34AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryK45126
08:15AM0h31
Southampton Central (SOU)
08:46AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryK45125
09:15AM0h33
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:48AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$161One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61384 · L73584
09:30AM0h42
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:12AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$161One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP60981 · L73580
08:30AM0h44
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:14AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$161One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Basingstoke.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Basingstoke including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Basingstoke:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Basingstoke costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

The distance from Southampton to Basingstoke is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Basingstoke is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Basingstoke:
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Basingstoke, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Basingstoke with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Basingstoke often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Waterloo (WAT), Reading, Winchester, Longford. 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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