What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £50 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Basingstoke?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Malls. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Basingstoke is 125 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke?

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Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 55m
£51–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Mallsbus Cp3
2h 46m
£17–29
Drive 110.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Basingstokecar 110.6 mi
2h 9m
£28–40
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
3h 8m
£51–96

Cardiff Central Station to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 124.1 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Basingstoke, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Malls twice a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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