There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Barmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
7h 29m£88–142Drive 194.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basingstoke to Barmouthcar 194.8 mi
4h 15m£48–70Bus
- Take the bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
11h 55m
Basingstoke to Barmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Barmouth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Barmouth is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Last Inn via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Barmouth is 243 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Basingstoke to Barmouth, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barmouth is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Last Inn via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 11h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Basingstoke to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Basingstoke to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Barmouth is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Basingstoke to Barmouth.
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