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The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 18 m
Trains on 23 Sept
6
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Havant is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Havant will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Basingstoke to Havant you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Havant among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 46 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.91. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Havant trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 14:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:03 Basingstoke | 1h13 | 15:16 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:03 Basingstoke | 1h11 | 16:14 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:03 Basingstoke | 1h11 | 17:14 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:29 Basingstoke | 1h30 | 17:59 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:03 Basingstoke | 1h14 | 18:17 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 19:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 20:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:02 Basingstoke | 1h20 | 21:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 22:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:03 Basingstoke | 1h31 | 23:34 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:04 Basingstoke | 5h46 | 4:50 Havant | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 7:00 Basingstoke | 1h16 | 8:16 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:00 Basingstoke | 1h22 | 9:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 10:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 11:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 12:22 Havant | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:03 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 13:22 Havant | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Basingstoke to Havant run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 22:16 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Havant — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Havant trip today.
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Open-air military museum with restored fortifications, tunnels, vehicles, and displays. Well worth the short trip for immersive local military history.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Chichester with changing exhibitions, historic displays, and attractive gardens. A strong regional cultural stop.
Large harbour-side nature reserve with walking trails, birdwatching, and broad coastal views. A local favourite for fresh air and peaceful scenery.
Attractive coastal path area around Langstone Harbour, popular for walking, wildlife, and waterside views close to Havant and Hayling Island.
Quiet waterside area with old buildings, harbour views, and sailing activity. Ideal for a short stroll to experience the character of historic Langstone.
A Sussex and Hampshire coastal classic of smoked haddock in a creamy parsley sauce, often served with mash. It reflects the area’s long fishing and smokehouse traditions.
Fresh crab from the nearby south coast, prized for sweet meat and simple preparation in sandwiches, salads or dressed platters. A staple of local seaside eating.
Oysters from Chichester Harbour and nearby waters are a long-standing local delicacy, valued for their clean, briny flavour and strong link to the harbour economy.
Refined restaurant in nearby Emsworth focusing on seasonal British cooking and seafood, with an intimate neighbourhood atmosphere.
Established country pub in Havant known for British pub food, roasts and a traditional interior with a welcoming local feel.
Well-known traditional pub in Emsworth with local ales, fish dishes and classic British comfort food close to the harbour.
Moderate for southern England. Accommodation and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but local buses and rail links help keep day-to-day visitor costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to Havant 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 Havant, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basingstoke to Havant trains use the Basingstoke to Havant station pair. Use this guide to compare Basingstoke and Havant train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basingstoke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Basingstoke.
Wi-Fi is available at Basingstoke. ATMs are available at Basingstoke.
Ticket office support is available at Basingstoke.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basingstoke: Parking, WC.
Available at Basingstoke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basingstoke: 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.
Havant has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Havant.
Wi-Fi is available at Havant. ATMs are available at Havant.
Ticket office support is available at Havant.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Havant: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Havant: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Havant: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to main entrance and Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth and Southampton). Entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Brighton and London) is via a 12m long ramp, gradient = 1:10. Access between platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, available when station is staffed (until 22:00). There is a an alternative step-free route between up-side and down-side entrances via a local authority footbridge with long ramps at gentle (1:11-1:12) gradient on each side. Total round trip distance via ramps is 260m, 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.
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