The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Basingstoke will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Portsmouth for Basingstoke every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
23:451h35Portsmouth1:20Basingstoke£221One-way0 changes
23:451h35Portsmouth1:20Basingstoke£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Portsmouth to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 £8, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 52 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Portsmouth to Basingstoke bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Basingstoke coaches for today, Saturday 9 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:45 Portsmouth | 1h35 | 1:20 Basingstoke | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Basingstoke
Buses from Portsmouth to Basingstoke run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:32, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 1:32 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Portsmouth to Basingstoke coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Basingstoke by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basingstoke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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