What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at The Quadrant via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Leagrave via Clapham Junction and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

The distance between Basingstoke and Dunstable is 82 miles. The road distance is 59.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Dunstable without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Dunstable bus from?

Basingstoke to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Dunstable train from?

Basingstoke to Dunstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Dunstable bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Dunstable train arrive?

Basingstoke to Dunstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Dunstable is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Basingstoke to Dunstable.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Dunstable?

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Basingstoke to Dunstable - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Dunstable by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Hampsteadtrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Leagravetrain
1h 59m
£40–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to The Quadrantbus X4 / ...
2h 57m
£13–21
Drive 59.3 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Dunstablecar 59.3 mi
1h 31m
£15–22
Train via London
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 2m
£38–58
Line 850 bus, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Quadrantbus X4
4h 58m

Basingstoke to Dunstable by train

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Leagrave via Clapham Junction, West Hampstead, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to The Quadrant via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Airport Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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