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What is the best way to travel from Basingstoke to London?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to London from Basingstoke. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 17m
£3
£8
660
Train
1h 23m
£36
£37
6

What is the cheapest way to reach London from Basingstoke?

You can reach London with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £4
Friday
from £5
Saturday
from £5
Sunday
from £5
Monday
from £5
Tuesday
from £3

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    04:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    03:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    04:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • South Western Railway
    2h 3m
    0
    04:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    06:57
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £36
  • South Western Railway
    1h 33m
    0
    05:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £36
  • South Western Railway
    1h 44m
    0
    05:40
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:24
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • CrossCountry
    1h 23m
    0
    05:49
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:12
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £37

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:05
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    11:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    10:05
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    11:25
    London
    Earl's Court
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:50
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    07:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • South Western Railway
    2h 3m
    0
    04:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    06:57
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • South Western Railway
    1h 47m
    0
    05:40
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • South Western Railway
    1h 33m
    0
    05:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • CrossCountry
    1h 23m
    0
    05:49
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:12
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £38

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    10:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    18:35
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    20:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:50
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    07:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    11:35
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    13:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:35
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:50
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    07:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    10:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    11:35
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    13:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    10:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    14:55
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    16:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:05
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    11:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    13:45
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    15:40
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6

What are the fastest trips from Basingstoke to London?

You can get to London from Basingstoke in just 0h 17m with a Bus from Heathrow Express Services LTD. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 0h 17m
Thursday
from 1h 0m
Friday
from 0h 21m
Saturday
from 0h 21m
Sunday
from 1h 0m
Monday
from 0h 17m
Tuesday
from 0h 21m

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 17m
    0
    00:04
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    00:21
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £27
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    03:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    04:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 23m
    0
    05:49
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:12
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £37
  • South Western Railway
    1h 33m
    0
    05:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £36
  • South Western Railway
    1h 44m
    0
    05:40
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:24
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • South Western Railway
    2h 3m
    0
    04:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    06:57
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £36

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    10:05
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    11:25
    London
    Earl's Court
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:50
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    07:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 23m
    0
    05:49
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:12
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £38
  • South Western Railway
    1h 33m
    0
    05:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • South Western Railway
    1h 47m
    0
    05:40
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    07:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • South Western Railway
    2h 3m
    0
    04:54
    Basingstoke
    Central Station
    06:57
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £37

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 21m
    0
    00:04
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    00:25
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £27
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    18:35
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    20:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 21m
    0
    00:04
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    00:25
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £26
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:35
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:50
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    07:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:35
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:50
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    07:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    10:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 17m
    0
    00:03
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    00:20
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £27
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    10:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 21m
    0
    00:04
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    00:25
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £26
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    07:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    08:05
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:05
    Basingstoke
    Coach Station
    11:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Basingstoke to London

What are the most popular stations in Basingstoke and London?

In Basingstoke, you will usually depart from Churchill Way, Central Station or Coach Station, while in London you will be arriving at Euston Station, Stratford Coach Station or Waterloo, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to London from Basingstoke? With 6 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Basingstoke and London, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Heathrow Express Services LTD: you will get to London in just 0h 17m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Basingstoke and London are National Express, Terravision and South Western Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Basingstoke and London is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Hook or to Belsize Park, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Rochester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Basingstoke to London?

The most popular companies between Basingstoke and London, are National Express, Terravision and South Western Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express, Terravision and Heathrow Express Services LTD

Train companies: South Western Railway and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Basingstoke to London

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Basingstoke to London. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Basingstoke to London

How can I reach London from Basingstoke?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to London from Basingstoke.

How far is London from Basingstoke?

The distance between Basingstoke and London is 72.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Basingstoke and London?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Basingstoke to London?

You can get to London with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to London?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to London in just 0h 17m with a Bus from Heathrow Express Services LTD.

More routes to Basingstoke and to London

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Basingstoke and to London. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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