Train from Southampton to Basingstoke: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Southampton to Basingstoke on 1 December
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South Western RailwayTrain
Southampton Airport Parkway
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South Western RailwayTrain
Hedge End
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South Western RailwayTrain
Hedge End
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South Western RailwayTrain
Hedge End
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South Western RailwayTrain
Hedge End
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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basingstoke. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day
35mAverage duration
25 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£8 - £10Average duration55m
1kg CO₂e
Average price£6 - £37Average duration35m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£5 - £5Average duration40m
2kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Basingstoke by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Basingstoke start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    The average train journey time from Southampton to Basingstoke is 35m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators serve the Southampton to Basingstoke route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 19 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    The earliest train from Southampton to Basingstoke departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:08.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Basingstoke?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£6
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£6
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£21
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£6
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£7
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£6
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£7
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£7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Basingstoke was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £35 for a train ticket from Southampton to Basingstoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-04.

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