Train travel to Basingstoke guide

Basingstoke railway station, located in Hampshire, England, has a storied history dating back to its opening in 1839. Originally part of the London and South Western railway, the station has undergone various upgrades and expansions to accommodate growing passenger numbers and modern rail services.

Situated on the South West Main Line, the station is a key interchange for passengers travelling to destinations such as Bournemouth, and Southampton. Now served by South Western railway, Great Western railway, and CrossCountry, expect frequent services to London, the South West and the West of England, as well as Wales, the Midlands, North of England, and Scotland.

Nearby landmarks include the Festival Place shopping centre, just a short walk from the station, offering a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment options, the Haymarket and the Willis Museum on Market Place. Eastrop Park is also just a few minutes' walk from both the station and the town centre, and features expansive green spaces, a boating lake, and jogging trails.

Which train companies run trains to Basingstoke?

Providers that offer services to and from Basingstoke include: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.

What are Basingstoke's opening hours?

Typically 0:03 to 23:58, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Basingstoke

Basingstoke offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Basingstoke?

With frequent trains to Basingstoke from hubs like London, London Waterloo, Reading, Southampton and Clapham, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

Basingstoke live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Basingstoke, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Basingstoke to Exeter St Davids12:082h 33mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Basingstoke to London Waterloo12:1251mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Basingstoke to Bournemouth12:1257mCrossCountryExp. 12:24
Basingstoke to London Waterloo12:241h 13mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Basingstoke to London Waterloo12:3147mSouth Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
London Waterloo to Basingstoke12:0648mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke12:103h 32mCrossCountryExp. 12:23
Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoke12:111h 19mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Salisbury to Basingstoke12:2841mSouth Western RailwayOn time
London Waterloo to Basingstoke12:281h 16mSouth Western RailwayOn time

Station Details

Address

Basingstoke station, Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 21:30:00

Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 21:30:00

Sunday open from 07:00:00 until 21:30:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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