- 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 19 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
57 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 8 m
Trains on 19 Sept
4
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surbiton to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surbiton to Basingstoke will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 trains from Surbiton to Basingstoke, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
L83233
L83238
L81583 · L78739
L81366 · L84463
L83233
L83238
L81366 · L84463
L81583 · L78739Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Surbiton to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 57 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 14m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (50m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £12 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.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
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 Surbiton to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L83233 | 0:01 Surbiton station (SUR) | 0h57 | 0:58 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83238 | On time 0:32 Surbiton station (SUR) | 0h59 | 1:31 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81583 · L78739 | On time 0:46 Surbiton station (SUR) | 1h23 | 2:09 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1 change | |
L81366 · L84463 | 5:44 Surbiton station (SUR) | 1h14 | 6:58 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Surbiton to Basingstoke run on average 5 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 36m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
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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.
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Basingstoke station -> Festival Place Bus Station, Basingstoke
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surbiton 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 Surbiton to Basingstoke trains use the Surbiton to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Surbiton and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Surbiton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Surbiton.
Wi-Fi is available at Surbiton.
Ticket office support is available at Surbiton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Surbiton: Parking, WC.
Available at Surbiton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Surbiton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to all platforms via lifts. There is no step-free access from the rear (South Bank) entrance, 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.
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.
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