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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to Basingstoke

Showing times and prices for 16 Mar

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 29 m

Buses per day

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Southampton to Basingstoke will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Southampton for Basingstoke every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 21 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.

Cheapest

09:001h21

Southampton Central (SOU)

10:21Basingstoke station (BSK)

£181One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

08:211h35

Southampton Central (SOU)

09:56Basingstoke station (BSK)

£181One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

07:151h35

Southampton Central (SOU)

08:50Basingstoke station (BSK)

£181One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

05:591h35

Southampton Central (SOU)

07:34Basingstoke station (BSK)

£181One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

08:301h21

Southampton Central (SOU)

09:51Basingstoke station (BSK)

£181One-way

0 changes

Southampton to Basingstoke bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 16 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
South Western Railway SW364200 South Western RailwaySW364200	05:59 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h35	07:34 Basingstoke station (BSK)	0 changesDirect
South Western Railway SW272100 South Western RailwaySW272100	07:15 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h35	08:50 Basingstoke station (BSK)	0 changesDirect
South Western Railway SW858200 South Western RailwaySW858200	08:21 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h35	09:56 Basingstoke station (BSK)	0 changesDirect
South Western Railway SW452500 South Western RailwaySW452500	08:30 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h21	09:51 Basingstoke station (BSK)	0 changesDirect
South Western Railway SW451700 South Western RailwaySW451700	09:00 Southampton Central (SOU)	1h21	10:21 Basingstoke station (BSK)	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Southampton to Basingstoke

Buses from Southampton to Basingstoke run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 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 £5

Distance

45 km

Average bus duration

1h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

43m

First bus

04:45

Last bus

20:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £5

Coach companies: National Express Southampton to Basingstoke

National Express coaches will get you from Southampton to Basingstoke from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Southampton and Basingstoke, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Southampton to Basingstoke coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: £8
National Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Southampton to Basingstoke coach

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.

Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to Basingstoke can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton 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.

The coach time between Southampton and Basingstoke is on average 43 min for the 28 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Southampton to Basingstoke by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Southampton to Basingstoke leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Southampton to Basingstoke leaves at 23: 52.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Southampton to Basingstoke without having to change trains with National Express. There are 9 direct coaches from Southampton to Basingstoke each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Southampton to Basingstoke coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Basingstoke from Southampton as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Southampton, Coach Station, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 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 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Southampton to Basingstoke 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.

Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Basingstoke

Southampton

Basingstoke

The major coach 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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