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Train Tickets to Basingstoke

Reading to Basingstoke

16m

From

£7.87

London Waterloo to Basingstoke

40m

From

£11.60

Southampton Central to Basingstoke

31m

From

£5.70

Train travel to Basingstoke guide

Updated May 9, 2026

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.

Departures
Arrivals

Train	Time	Duration	Train Operator	Status
Basingstoke to London Waterloo	12:35	50m	South Western Railway	Cancelled
Basingstoke to Weymouth	13:18		South Western Railway	Exp. 13:24
Basingstoke to London Waterloo	13:24	1h 12m	South Western Railway	On time
Basingstoke to Reading	13:28	27m	Great Western Railway	On time
Basingstoke to London Waterloo	13:30	46m	South Western Railway	On time

Train	Time	Duration	Train Operator	Status
Weymouth to Basingstoke	12:34	2h 14m	South Western Railway	Cancelled
Salisbury to Basingstoke	13:28	42m	South Western Railway	On time
London Waterloo to Basingstoke	13:28	1h 17m	South Western Railway	On time
Weymouth to Basingstoke	13:34	2h 39m	South Western Railway	On time
London Waterloo to Basingstoke	13:35	49m	South Western Railway	On time