The cheapest and fastest trains from Slough to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Basingstoke will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 trains that leave Slough 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 44 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.


Live departures
Slough to Basingstoke train times
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:47 Slough | 1h00 | 05:47 Basingstoke | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slough to Basingstoke
Trains from Slough to Basingstoke run on average 4 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Slough to Basingstoke trainsTfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Slough and Basingstoke from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slough to Basingstoke train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Slough and Basingstoke
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
- Located in the main hall
- 36 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- 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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