How to get from Basingstoke to London
- 73 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with South Western Railway
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Basingstoke to London: train. The two cities are about 73 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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Basingstoke to London: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Basingstoke → LondontrainSouth Western Railway·1h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Basingstoke to London
South Western Railway runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:54 and the last at 08:24.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 40 | 04:54 | 08:24 |
All departures
- 04:54
- 05:27
- 05:38
- 05:39
- 05:42
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 06:06
- 06:09
- 06:11
- 06:12
- 06:14
- 06:19
- 06:24
- 06:35
- 06:36
- 06:39
- 06:41
- 06:44
- 06:49
- 06:54
- 07:04
- 07:05
- 07:06
- 07:09
- 07:13
- 07:14
- 07:24
- 07:29
- 07:33
- 07:35
- 07:39
- 07:44
- 07:45
- 07:54
- 08:03
- 08:09
- 08:13
- 08:14
- 08:24
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basingstoke to London works
Start with a South Western Railway train from Basingstoke to London, about 1h 4m. In total it's roughly €14 over 1h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Basingstoke to London: common questions
When is the first train from Basingstoke to London?
The first train with South Western Railway leaves at 04:54 and the last at 08:24, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basingstoke to London?
40 a day with South Western Railway, between 04:54 and 08:24.
How far is London from Basingstoke?
About 73 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Basingstoke to London?
On this route you travel with South Western Railway.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: South Western Railway
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026