The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to Chippenham
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Chippenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Chippenham will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basingstoke for Chippenham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Chippenham
Trains from Basingstoke to Chippenham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Basingstoke to Chippenham trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Basingstoke and Chippenham from £72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basingstoke to Chippenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to Chippenham 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 Chippenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Chippenham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 05:50 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A station – This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Disused platform and north car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Short stay car park - terminating & starting services. Bus Stops in Bus Turning Area - through services.
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