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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
64 km
Cheap tickets
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 £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Basingstoke for London Gatwick Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 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.
08:161h22
Basingstoke09:38London Gatwick Airport
£361One-way
0 changes
08:301h19
Basingstoke09:49London Gatwick Airport
£371One-way
0 changes
08:301h19
Basingstoke09:49London Gatwick Airport
£371One-way
0 changes
08:161h22
Basingstoke09:38London Gatwick Airport
£361One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 64 km
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1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:31
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:16 Basingstoke | 1h22 | 09:38 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Basingstoke | 1h19 | 09:49 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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
Coach from £12
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 03:54 |
Last train 18:01 |
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
Coach from £12
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Basingstoke and London Gatwick Airport from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£21
South Western Railway frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£35
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
£72
Cross Country frequency
5 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£68
first_great_western frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport train
FAQs: Travel by train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport.
To get from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport is 64 km.
Booking trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport covers a distance of 64 km and takes approximately 1h 13m. Trains run 9 per day.
The first train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 3:54.
The cost of a train ticket from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The last train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport departs at 18:01.
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Trains from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport run approximately 9 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport.
There is no night train service from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Basingstoke to London Gatwick Airport.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and London Gatwick Airport
Basingstoke
London
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Basingstoke
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
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