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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Rock is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Rock is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Rock. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Rock?

The distance between Basingstoke and Rock is 248 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Rock without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Basingstoke to Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Rock train from?

Basingstoke to Rock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Rock train arrive?

Basingstoke to Rock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bodmin Parkway station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Rock is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Basingstoke to Rock.

Where can I stay near Rock?

There are 3056+ hotels available in Rock.

Basingstoke to Rock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basingstoke to Rock by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 18m
£171–277
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
3. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
9h 27m
£46–79
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Rockcar 192.6 mi
3h 41m
£48–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
7h 29m
£148–408
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
3. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
7h 19m
£82–161
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane SOU - NQY
3. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry
6h 37m
£136–377

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Rock, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Bodmin Parkway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 5h 37m.

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