Bristol to Basingstoke train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Basingstoke

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

€29

Average price

€38

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 10 m

Trains per day

2

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 €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol for Basingstoke on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .

On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.

  • South Western Railway
    2:42 PM2h13
    Bristol
    4:55 PMBasingstoke
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western Railway
    8:21 AM2h07
    Bristol
    10:28 AMBasingstoke
    461One-way
    0 transfers

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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 107 km

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Bus

€42

Average price

€11

Average price

Cheapest

2h 8m

Average total duration

1h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Great Western Railway

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Bristol to Basingstoke train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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Great Western Railway8:21 AM Bristol
2h07
10:28 AM Basingstoke0 transfersDirect

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Great Western Railway as well as Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Bristol to Basingstoke.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bristol to Basingstoke.

Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Basingstoke.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol to Basingstoke.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Basingstoke.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Basingstoke

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Trains from Bristol to Basingstoke run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 49m.

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 €9
Distance
107 km
Average train duration
1h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
€29
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 49m
First train
4:53 AM
Last train
11:23 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
14 days
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 €9

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Basingstoke trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Basingstoke from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 49m
Cheapest Price
€30
Great Western Railway frequency
7 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 33m
Cheapest Price
€124
Cross Country frequency
2 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest Price
€97
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
23 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Basingstoke can start from as little as €29 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Basingstoke is €42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Bristol to Basingstoke is 1h 49m to travel the 107 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Bristol to Basingstoke leaves at 4:53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Bristol to Basingstoke leaves at 11:23 PM.
There are 8 trains a day from Bristol to Basingstoke which require at least one change with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Bristol to Basingstoke, you can count on Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) for the best way to get you to Basingstoke. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Bristol and Basingstoke and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Basingstoke from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 49m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to Basingstoke is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Basingstoke including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bristol to Basingstoke

Most Bristol to Basingstoke trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bristol
Arrival train stations in Basingstoke
Bristol Temple MeadsStation Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre

Bus16 · 7m · €4 · every ~12 min
X39, 16, 39, 522 · 8m · €4 · every ~49 min
512 · 14m
9 · 15m · €4 · every ~22 min

Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services

Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.

Lawrence HillLawrence Hill station, Church Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, City of, BS5 9JJParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Lawrence Hill from Bristol city centre

Lawrence Hill is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainAvonmouth - Bristol Temple Meads, Severn Beach - Bristol Temple Meads, Severn Beach - Weston-super-Mare, Severn Beach - Exeter St Davids, Severn Beach - Salisbury, Clifton Down - Bristol Temple Meads, Avonmouth - Weston-super-Mare, Severn Beach - Frome · 14m · €2 · every ~4 min
Bus6, 7 · 9m · €4 · every ~30 min
41, 6, 7, 18 · 11m · €4 · every ~50 min

Lawrence Hill train station facilities and services

Lawrence Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Lawrence Hill.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lawrence Hill: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Lawrence Hill: Bike Parking.

Clifton DownClifton Down station, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, City of, BS8 2PN+44 3451652030WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre

TrainBristol Temple Meads - Severn Beach, Bristol Temple Meads - Avonmouth, Weston-super-Mare - Severn Beach, Weston-super-Mare - Avonmouth, Taunton - Severn Beach, Weston-super-Mare - Clifton Down · 14m · €2 · every ~4 min
Bus2a, 5, 3, 4, 1, 2 · 7m · €4 · every ~91 min
T7 · 10m · every ~2 min
4, 5, 1, 3, 2, 2a · 10m · €4 · every ~91 min

Clifton Down train station facilities and services

Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Clifton Down: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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