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The average train between Edinburgh and Basingstoke takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

6h 4m
Duration
443 mi
Distance
£183
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain train London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
5h 52m
£154–226

Edinburgh to Basingstoke train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 56m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 56m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 57m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 57m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 57m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 57m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 35m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Basingstoke.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 443.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Basingstoke via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and London Waterloo in around 5h 52m.

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