- Must visit
Basing House
Open-air historic site with museum displays, Tudor ruins, and Civil War stories. A strong choice for understanding the area's dramatic past.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£97
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£107
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Basingstoke will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
To travel from Norwich to Basingstoke you need to make at least 2 changes.
P01270+
W34894 · C48501+
C37296
P01261+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+
L79389
P01252+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+
L79377
P01244+
L79366+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
P02354+
W34874 · C48481+
C37315
P01270+
W34894 · C48501+
C37296
P02354+
W34874 · C48481+
C37315
P02354+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+
L79355
P01252+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+
L79377
P01244+
L79366+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London WaterlooOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 223 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Basingstoke:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Basingstoke costing on average £63.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Basingstoke trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P02354+ W34874 · C48481+ C37315 | 8:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h34 | 11:34 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 changes | |
P02354+ L79355+ Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo | 8:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h35 | 11:35 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 2 changes | |
P01244+ L79366+ Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo | 9:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h35 | 12:35 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 2 changes | |
P01252+ Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo+ L79377 | 10:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h35 | 13:35 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 2 changes | |
P01261+ L79389+ Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo | 11:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h36 | 14:36 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 2 changes | |
P01270+ W34894 · C48501+ C37296 | 12:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h32 | 15:32 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Norwich to Basingstoke run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 21:04 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Basingstoke — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basingstoke trip today.
Open-air historic site with museum displays, Tudor ruins, and Civil War stories. A strong choice for understanding the area's dramatic past.
National Trust house with collections, furnished interiors, and garden history. Visit for art, architecture, and a fuller picture of country-house life.
Local museum telling the story of Basingstoke and Deane through archaeology, art, and changing displays in the historic Market Place.
Large country park with woodland walks, a lake, viewpoints, and family trails. Popular for fresh air and easy outdoor time near the town centre.
Landscaped park with boating lake, footpaths, play areas, and open lawns. Good for relaxed walks close to central Basingstoke.
Restored canal route with towpath walks, wildlife, and waterside views. A favourite local area for gentle walking and quieter scenery.
A Hampshire pub classic: sausages served with mashed potato and onion gravy. It is a staple in local pubs across Basingstoke and the wider county.
Traditional suet pastry stuffed with steak and kidney. This hearty southern English dish is long associated with pub dining in Hampshire.
A cold meat pie made with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry. It is a classic lunch and picnic food in Hampshire and across southern England.
Smart modern Indian restaurant known for polished service, curries and grills in a contemporary setting near the town centre.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a lively, relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional pub venue for cask ales and classic British plates, especially roast dinners, in a historic and characterful setting.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Official public transport app
Basingstoke station -> Festival Place Bus Station, Basingstoke
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

Most Norwich to Basingstoke trains use the Norwich to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options are available at Basingstoke.
Wi-Fi is available at Basingstoke. ATMs are available at Basingstoke.
Ticket office support is available at Basingstoke.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basingstoke: Parking, WC.
Available at Basingstoke: Bike Parking.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need