There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Market Drayton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 34m£62–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
7h 8m£27–41Drive 156.1 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Market Draytoncar 156.1 mi
2h 56m£40–57
Basingstoke to Market Drayton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Market Drayton is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Market Drayton is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Market Drayton. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Stand D via London Heathrow Airport and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Market Drayton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Wellington (Shropshire) via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Market Drayton is 164 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Market Drayton without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Basingstoke to Market Drayton, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Market Drayton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Market Drayton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Market Drayton is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Market Drayton, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Stand B via Birmingham New Street, Wellington (Shropshire), and Bus Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Stand D via London Heathrow Airport and bus station in around 7h 8m.
- 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
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Market Drayton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Basingstoke to Market Drayton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Market Drayton is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Basingstoke to Market Drayton.
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