The cheapest and fastest trains from Romsey to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Romsey to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Romsey to Basingstoke will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Romsey for Basingstoke 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 42 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Romsey to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Romsey to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Romsey to Basingstoke train times
The table below shows live departures for Romsey to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:58 Romsey | 0h49 | 05:47 Basingstoke | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:56 Romsey | 0h50 | 07:46 Basingstoke | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Romsey to Basingstoke
Trains from Romsey to Basingstoke run on average 3 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 52m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 19:11 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Romsey to Basingstoke trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Romsey and Basingstoke from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Romsey to Basingstoke train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romsey 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 Romsey and Basingstoke
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 13:30 Saturday 06:50 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with both platforms able to be accessed step free, platform 1 is via local roads and up a long access ramp. Platform 2 is through the ticket office or night entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: station entrance, platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt.
- 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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