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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Southampton to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Basingstoke
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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 $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
- Around 8 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 and bus 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 South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Cross Country.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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