What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Firs Close via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Porton Down?

The distance between Basingstoke and Porton Down is 46 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 7m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Porton Down bus from?

Basingstoke to Porton Down bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Porton Down bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Porton Down bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Porton Down is 31 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Basingstoke to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 533+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Basingstoke to Porton Down - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 76 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Porton Down by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Firs Road Topbus 88 / ...
2h 7m
£30–50
Drive 30.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Porton Downcar 30.7 mi
38 min
£8–11
Line 76 bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Firs Closebus 87
2h 53m
£18–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basingstoke to Porton Downtaxi 30.7 mi
38 min
£130–170
Train, line 67 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Recreation Groundbus 66 / ...
2h 21m
£33–52

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Distance: 45.8 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Porton Down via Bus Station and Firs Close in around 2h 53m.

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