The average train between Plymouth and Basingstoke takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Plymouth to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Plymouth to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Basingstoke is 236.4 km. The road distance is 328 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 48m.