How much is the train ticket from Basingstoke to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to London start at $19. The average price for this train route is around $66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Basingstoke to London?

The average train trip from Basingstoke to London takes 59m and covers 69 km. The quickest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to London route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 38 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basingstoke to London?

The earliest train from Basingstoke to London departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:47pm.

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 best on-time performance from Basingstoke to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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 $18

Next train departures

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:20pm	Overton	56m	5:16pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	34m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	43m	4:20pm	Waterloo	No tags
Train	3:52pm	Basingstoke	1h 2m	4:54pm	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:37pm	Basingstoke	43m	4:20pm	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Basingstoke	1h 3m	4:29pm	London Paddington	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 January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Basingstoke	1h 3m	4:29pm	London Paddington	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 January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Basingstoke	1h 3m	4:29pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	42m	7:47am	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	7:19am	Overton	55m	8:14am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:00am	Basingstoke	1h 1m	8:01am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:19am	Overton	55m	8:14am	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures for Basingstoke to London on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:26pm	Basingstoke	1h 3m	4:29pm	London Paddington	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 January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:59pm	Overton	1h 5m	9:04pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	8:36am	Basingstoke	35m	9:11am	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	47m	7:52am	Waterloo	No tags
Train	7:54am	Basingstoke	1h	8:54am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:05am	Basingstoke	47m	7:52am	Waterloo	No tags

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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 $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

67 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $40	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $261	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 20m	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, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at $19. The average price for this train route is around $66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Basingstoke to London?
The average train trip from Basingstoke to London takes 59m and covers 69 km. The quickest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 38 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basingstoke to London?
The earliest train from Basingstoke to London departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:47pm.
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 best on-time performance from Basingstoke to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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

01-24

$39

01-25

$39

Today

$18

01-27

$18

01-28

$18

01-29

$18

01-30

$18

01-31

$21

The cheapest trip from Basingstoke to London was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $250 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 $18 which is on 2026-01-29.