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Chester to Basingstoke trains

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The average train between Chester and Basingstoke takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 37m
£80–137

Chester to Basingstoke train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Basingstoke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Basingstoke via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 37m.

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