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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Basingstoke

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 28 m

Buses per day

Distance

72 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Basingstoke will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave London for Basingstoke every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.

10:001h30

London

11:30Basingstoke

£111One-way

0 changes

13:001h30

London

14:30Basingstoke

£111One-way

0 changes

22:001h25

London

23:25Basingstoke

£111One-way

0 changes

London to Basingstoke bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	10:00 London	1h30	11:30 Basingstoke	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	22:00 London	1h25	23:25 Basingstoke	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	13:00 London	1h30	14:30 Basingstoke	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Basingstoke

Buses from London to Basingstoke run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

72 km

Average bus duration

1h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 20m

First bus

00:40

Last bus

23:00

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry London to Basingstoke

National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry coaches will get you to Basingstoke from London from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Basingstoke coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from London to Basingstoke with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £5
National Express frequency: 5 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from London to Basingstoke with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £6

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.

Coach information from London to Basingstoke with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 58 min
Cheapest Price: £6

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

South Western Railway from London to Basingstoke coach information:

Average Duration: 40 min
Cheapest Price: £21
South Western Railway frequency: 50 a day

FAQs: London to Basingstoke coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London 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 London to Basingstoke.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Basingstoke can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Basingstoke is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Basingstoke coach time is 1 h 20 min covering the 45 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Basingstoke leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Basingstoke leaves at 23: 50.

Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from London to Basingstoke with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best London to Basingstoke coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Basingstoke from London to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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 London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Basingstoke by coach is October.

You have options as you can travel from London to Basingstoke 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Basingstoke

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Basingstoke

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Basingstoke.

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