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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
£153
Average price
£186
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Basingstoke will cost around £186 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £153.
To travel from Chester to Basingstoke you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 247 km
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3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Basingstoke train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:48 Chester | 4h22 | 09:10 Basingstoke | 1 change | |
| 05:26 Chester | 4h43 | 10:09 Basingstoke | 1 change | |
| 07:32 Chester | 3h36 | 11:08 Basingstoke | 1 change | |
| 08:32 Chester | 3h37 | 12:09 Basingstoke | 1 change | |
| 09:32 Chester | 3h37 | 13:09 Basingstoke | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Basingstoke
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Trains from Chester to Basingstoke run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Chester to Basingstoke trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Basingstoke from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Chester to Basingstoke train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Basingstoke
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
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