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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 22 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
8:161h22Basingstoke9:38London Gatwick Airport£351One-way0 changes- 9:161h22Basingstoke10:38London Gatwick Airport£361One-way0 changes
- 9:161h22Basingstoke10:38London Gatwick Airport£361One-way0 changes
- 8:161h22Basingstoke9:38London Gatwick Airport£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 64 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £35.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-20.90. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 6m 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.
Live departures
Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:16 Basingstoke | 1h22 | 9:38 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:16 Basingstoke | 1h22 | 10:38 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 07:15. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 7:15 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Basingstoke and London Gatwick Airport from £13. 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and London Gatwick Airport
Most Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Basingstoke to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Basingstoke and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Basingstoke from Basingstoke city centre
Basingstoke 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
Food and drink options are available at Basingstoke.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Basingstoke. ATMs are available at Basingstoke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basingstoke.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basingstoke: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basingstoke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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