How much is the train ticket from Basingstoke to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to London start from R 213. The average price for this train route is around R 770. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 69 km. The quickest train can get 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:47.

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?

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

Which train operator offers 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 R 201

Next train departures

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 26 January
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	15:12	Basingstoke	52m	16:04	Waterloo	No tags
Train	15:26	Basingstoke	1h 3m	16:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:12	Basingstoke	52m	16:04	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 27 January
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 28 January
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 29 January
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	07:05	Basingstoke	42m	07:47	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	07:19	Overton	55m	08:14	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:00	Basingstoke	1h 1m	08:01	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:19	Overton	55m	08:14	Waterloo	No tags

Next departures from Basingstoke to London on 30 January
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 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:59	Overton	1h 5m	21:04	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	08:36	Basingstoke	35m	09:11	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

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 109, 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 priceR 109 - R 463	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 213 - R 3 054	Average duration59m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 182 - R 182	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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 213. The average price for this train route is around R 770. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 69 km. The quickest train can get 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:47.
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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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

24/01

R 455

25/01

R 456

Today

R 203

27/01

R 203

28/01

R 201

29/01

R 203

30/01

R 203

31/01

R 246

The cheapest trip from Basingstoke to London was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 201

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 R 201 to R 2 921 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 R 201, which is on 2026-01-28.