The cheapest and fastest trains from Thatcham to Basingstoke
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thatcham to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thatcham to Basingstoke will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thatcham 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 20 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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 Thatcham to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thatcham to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thatcham to Basingstoke train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:31 Thatcham | 1h04 | 09:35 Basingstoke | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thatcham to Basingstoke
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Thatcham to Basingstoke trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Thatcham and Basingstoke from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thatcham to Basingstoke train

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Important Stations and Airports in Thatcham and Basingstoke
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:30 Saturday 06:50 - 13:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing and a ramp
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From outside the station building on Pipers Lane
- 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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