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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Basingstoke
Showing times and prices for Dec 21
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
107 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Basingstoke will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Basingstoke without transferring at least once.
L16800+
P6111510:17AM2h09
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:26PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€291One-way
1 transfer
P30107+P6111409:22AM2h04
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:26AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€291One-way
1 transfer
L16745 · L1706609:00AM2h03
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€461One-way
1 transfer
L16746 · L1706810:00AM2h04
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:04PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€461One-way
1 transfer
C74922+L16824 · L1706609:15AM1h48
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€471One-way
2 transfers
C74923+L16827+C7516010:31AM1h39
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:10PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€471One-way
2 transfers
C74922+L16824 · L1706609:15AM1h48
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€471One-way
2 transfers
L16745 · L1706609:00AM2h03
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€461One-way
1 transfer
P30107+P6111409:22AM2h04
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:26AMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€291One-way
1 transfer
L16746 · L1706810:00AM2h04
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:04PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
€461One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 107 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€41 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol to Basingstoke train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 9:19 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L16745 · L17066 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 11:03 AM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1 transfer | |
| C74922+L16824 · L17066 | On time 9:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h48 | 11:03 AM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Basingstoke
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Trains from Bristol to Basingstoke run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 36m.
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
Bus from €8
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 23:23 |
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
Bus from €8
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Basingstoke trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Basingstoke from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
€25
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest Price
€127
Cross Country frequency
3 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
€105
first_great_western frequency
47 a day
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Basingstoke
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Basingstoke by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basingstoke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The average journey time by train from Bristol to Basingstoke is 1 h 47 min to travel the 106 km long trip, with around there are 51 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to Basingstoke leaves at 04: 53. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to Basingstoke leaves at 10: 22.
There are 51 trains a day from Bristol to Basingstoke which require at least one change with South Western Railway or Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Bristol to Basingstoke, you can count on South Western Railway or Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to Basingstoke. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Basingstoke from Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basingstoke, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Bristol to Basingstoke by train is November.
Yes, you can take a coach to Basingstoke from Bristol.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Basingstoke
Bristol
Basingstoke
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Basingstoke.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Montpelier
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
Bristol, Airport
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
11 kmWifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
Dining
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Taxis
- Outside the main terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £1
Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
Shower
- Cost £10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
The major train station for arrivals in Basingstoke is Basingstoke. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basingstoke for your journey to Basingstoke from Bristol.
Basingstoke
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Basingstoke
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
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