The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basingstoke station (BSK) for London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
09:161h23Basingstoke station (BSK)10:39London Waterloo East (WAE)£281One-way0 changes
09:161h23Basingstoke station (BSK)10:39London Waterloo East (WAE)£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£31 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Trains from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:35, the last at 09:16. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 50m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 08:35 |
Last train 09:16 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Basingstoke station (BSK) and London Waterloo East (WAE) from £12. 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 station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke station (BSK) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke station (BSK) and London Waterloo East (WAE)
- 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
