The cheapest and fastest trains from Farnham to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Farnham to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Farnham to Basingstoke will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 1 trains that leave Farnham for Basingstoke 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 21 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Farnham to Basingstoke
Trains from Farnham to Basingstoke run on average 3 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 04:29 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Farnham to Basingstoke trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Farnham and Basingstoke from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Farnham to Basingstoke train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Farnham 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 Farnham and Basingstoke
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 17:40 Sunday 08:10 - 18:10
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m.
- 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 toilet is located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1, platform 2, platform 1 car park and platform 2 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt off Station Hill (B3001) on Town side of Level Crossing
- 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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