How much is the train ticket from Basingstoke to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to London start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to London?

The average train ride duration from Basingstoke to London is 59m, covering a distance of 42 miles (68 km). The quickest train can get you there in 34m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators service the Basingstoke to London route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 36 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Basingstoke to London?

The earliest train departs from Basingstoke to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:44pm.

What is the best train operator from Basingstoke to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basingstoke to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Basingstoke to London?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basingstoke to London?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Basingstoke to London from $13

Next train departures

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on February 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Overton	56m	4:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	7:50am	Overton	53m	8:43am	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	7:50am	Overton	53m	8:43am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:39am	Basingstoke	1h 1m	8:40am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	8:19am	Overton	59m	9:18am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on February 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Overton	56m	4:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	34m	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 February 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Overton	56m	4:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	34m	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 February 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:20pm	Overton	56m	7:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:59pm	Basingstoke	38m	4:37pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:01am	Basingstoke	53m	7:54am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:30am	Basingstoke	1h 5m	8:35am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:01am	Basingstoke	53m	7:54am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on March 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:17am	Overton	1h 25m	11:42am	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:00pm	Basingstoke	39m	3:39pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:16am	Basingstoke	1h 18m	8:34am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	3:06pm	Basingstoke	1h 10m	4:16pm	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:16am	Basingstoke	1h 18m	8:34am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on March 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Overton	56m	4:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	34m	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 March 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Overton	56m	4:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	34m	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 March 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:20pm	Overton	56m	4:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	34m	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:06 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Basingstoke to London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $19	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $192	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basingstoke to London by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Basingstoke to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to London start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to London?
The average train ride duration from Basingstoke to London is 59m, covering a distance of 42 miles (68 km). The quickest train can get you there in 34m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators service the Basingstoke to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 36 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Basingstoke to London?
The earliest train departs from Basingstoke to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:44pm.
What is the best train operator from Basingstoke to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basingstoke to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Basingstoke to London?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basingstoke to London?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/23

$16

02/24

$40

Today

$23

02/26

$18

02/27

$14

02/28

$21

03/01

$17

03/02

$17

The cheapest trip from Basingstoke to London was searched and found on Feb 27, 2026 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $178 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 $14 which is on 2026-02-27.

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.