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Compare train for Southampton to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m 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.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (35m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Basingstoke
How to get from Southampton to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:55 AM1h09Southampton9:04 AMBasingstoke$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:55 AM1h09Southampton9:04 AMBasingstoke$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:55 AM1h09Southampton9:04 AMBasingstoke$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:09 AM1h33Southampton9:42 AMBasingstoke$111One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 AM1h35Southampton9:50 AMBasingstoke$221One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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