How much does a train ticket cost from Basingstoke to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to London start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to London?

The average train journey time from Basingstoke to London is 59m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 41 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:44.

Which 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?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Overton	56m	16:16	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	15:35	Basingstoke	36m	16:11	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:00	Basingstoke	1h 1m	08:01	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:20	Overton	56m	17:16	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	15:36	Basingstoke	35m	16:11	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	47m	07:52	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:54	Basingstoke	1h	08:54	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	47m	07:52	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:17	Overton	59m	20:16	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Basingstoke	39m	15:39	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:16	Basingstoke	1h 18m	08:34	Waterloo	No tags
Train	15:06	Basingstoke	1h 3m	16:09	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:16	Basingstoke	1h 18m	08:34	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:26	Basingstoke	1h 3m	16:29	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:37	Basingstoke	34m	16:11	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:00	Basingstoke	1h 1m	08:01	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:26	Basingstoke	1h 3m	16:29	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:37	Basingstoke	34m	16:11	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:00	Basingstoke	1h 1m	08:01	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:56 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Basingstoke to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £22	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £142	Average duration59m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £9	Average duration1h 10m	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, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basingstoke to London by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Basingstoke to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to London start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to London?
The average train journey time from Basingstoke to London is 59m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 41 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:44.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

10/12

£30

11/12

£10

Today

£18

13/12

£18

14/12

£15

15/12

£10

16/12

£10

17/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Basingstoke to London was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £136 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 £10, which is on 2025-12-15.

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.