What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Basingstoke from Birmingham. 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!
What is the cheapest way to reach Basingstoke from Birmingham?
You can reach Basingstoke with just £18 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.
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National Express6h 30m007:30BirminghamBearwood14:00BasingstokeCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Avanti West Coast3h 9m012:17BirminghamNew Street Train Station15:26BasingstokeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 12:17:00 to Central Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 15:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Avanti West Coast3h 25m012:21BirminghamNew Street Train Station15:46BasingstokeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 12:21:00 to Central Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 15:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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CrossCountry2h 32m012:03BirminghamNew Street Train Station14:35BasingstokeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 12:03:00 to Central Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 32m
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What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Basingstoke?
You can get to Basingstoke from Birmingham in just 2h 32m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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CrossCountry2h 32m012:03BirminghamNew Street Train Station14:35BasingstokeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 12:03:00 to Central Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 32m
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Avanti West Coast3h 9m012:17BirminghamNew Street Train Station15:26BasingstokeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 12:17:00 to Central Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 15:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Avanti West Coast3h 25m012:21BirminghamNew Street Train Station15:46BasingstokeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 12:21:00 to Central Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 15:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express6h 30m007:30BirminghamBearwood14:00BasingstokeCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Bus from Birmingham to Basingstoke
What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Basingstoke?
In Birmingham, you will usually depart from New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Marston Green Station, while in Basingstoke you will be arriving at Coach Station, Churchill Way or Central Station, 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 Basingstoke from Birmingham? With 4 connections between 3 Train and Bus 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 Birmingham and Basingstoke, you can pay as low as £18 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 Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Basingstoke in just 2h 32m.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 Birmingham and Basingstoke are Avanti West Coast, National Express and CrossCountry, 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 Birmingham and Basingstoke 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 Erdington or to Bramley, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Farnborough 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 Birmingham to Basingstoke?
The most popular companies between Birmingham and Basingstoke, are Avanti West Coast, National Express and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Basingstoke
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Basingstoke. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Basingstoke
How can I reach Basingstoke from Birmingham?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Basingstoke from Birmingham.
How far is Basingstoke from Birmingham?
The distance between Birmingham and Basingstoke is 146.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Basingstoke?
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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 25 kgs, and a flight 36 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Basingstoke?
You can get to Basingstoke with just £18 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke in just 2h 32m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Birmingham and to Basingstoke
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Basingstoke. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
