Southampton to Basingstoke bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to Basingstoke

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€10

Average price

€10

Fastest journey

55 m

Average duration

55 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southampton to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to Basingstoke will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.

Fast buses

Of the 1 buses that leave Southampton for Basingstoke on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
11:05AM0h55
Southampton
12:00PMBasingstoke
€101One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Southampton to Basingstoke

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 46 km

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Most popular
Bus
Train

€15

Average price

€10

Average price

Cheapest

1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

Most popular bus company

South Western Railway

Most popular train company

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Live departures

Southampton to Basingstoke bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:50 AM
Last updated at 12:50 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express3:45 AM Southampton
0h55
4:40 AM Basingstoke0 transfersDirect
national_express7:30 AM Southampton
1h00
8:30 AM Basingstoke0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Basingstoke

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Buses from Southampton to Basingstoke run on average 6 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €7
Distance
46 km
Average bus duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
€11
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
59m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €7

Bus providers: National Express from Southampton to BasingstokeYou can travel by bus between Southampton to Basingstoke with National Express for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
€10
National Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Southampton to Basingstoke

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton to Basingstoke with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Basingstoke.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to Basingstoke can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton to Basingstoke is €10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Southampton to Basingstoke coach travel time is 50 min   for the 45 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Southampton to Basingstoke leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Southampton to Basingstoke leaves at 20: 30.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke without having to change trains with National Express. There are 5 direct coaches from Southampton to Basingstoke each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Southampton to Basingstoke coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Southampton and Basingstoke to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Southampton, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton, Coach Station and Southampton, Future Worlds. When arriving in Basingstoke, you can end your trip in coach stations like Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z), Basingstoke, Railway Station (stop Y) and Basingstoke.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Southampton Airport Parkway, which is located around 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Basingstoke from Southampton is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke by coach is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Basingstoke from Southampton including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Southampton to Basingstoke

Southampton
Basingstoke
The major bus station for departures in Southampton is Southampton, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton, Coach Station for your trip from Southampton to Basingstoke.
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, United Kingdom
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Harbour Parade
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Express (in the station)
  • Sandwich Bar (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transit options for Southampton, Coach Station
  • Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
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