How much does a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to London cost?

The average train ticket price from Basingstoke to London is $68. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Basingstoke to London is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Basingstoke to London?

A train trip between Basingstoke and London is around 59m, although the fastest train will take about 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 73 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Basingstoke and London?

The number of trains from Basingstoke to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Basingstoke to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Basingstoke to London?

When taking the train from Basingstoke to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.

Train Basingstoke to London from $18

Next train departures

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	8:01pm	Overton	1h	9:01pm	Waterloo	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:01pm	Overton	1h	9:01pm	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:20pm	Overton	56m	5:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:36pm	Basingstoke	35m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	47m	7:52am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:54am	Basingstoke	1h	8:54am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	47m	7:52am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03pm	Overton	1h 1m	8:04pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Basingstoke	39m	8:49am	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:16am	Basingstoke	1h 18m	8:34am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	3:06pm	Basingstoke	1h	4:06pm	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:16am	Basingstoke	1h 18m	8:34am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Basingstoke	1h 3m	4:29pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:35pm	Basingstoke	36m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	42m	7:47am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:00am	Basingstoke	1h 1m	8:01am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	42m	7:47am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Basingstoke	1h 3m	4:29pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:35pm	Basingstoke	36m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	42m	7:47am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:00am	Basingstoke	1h 1m	8:01am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	42m	7:47am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:15am	Basingstoke	50m	9:05am	Clapham Junction	Cheapest
Train	3:35pm	Basingstoke	36m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	8:15am	Basingstoke	50m	9:05am	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	8:15am	Basingstoke	50m	9:05am	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	8:15am	Basingstoke	50m	9:05am	Clapham Junction	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:10 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Basingstoke to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

73 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $83	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $267	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $14	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train companies

South Western Railway

4/524 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basingstoke to London by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to London cost?
The average train ticket price from Basingstoke to London is $68. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Basingstoke to London is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Basingstoke to London?
A train trip between Basingstoke and London is around 59m, although the fastest train will take about 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 73 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Basingstoke and London?
The number of trains from Basingstoke to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Basingstoke to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Basingstoke to London?
When taking the train from Basingstoke to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-12

$18

11-13

$18

Today

$18

11-15

$32

11-16

$27

11-17

$18

11-18

$19

11-19

$18

The cheapest trip from Basingstoke to London was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basingstoke to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $252 for a train ticket from Basingstoke to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.