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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Basingstoke via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Leicester to Basingstoke?

The distance between Leicester and Basingstoke is 150 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Leicester to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Basingstoke bus from?

Leicester to Basingstoke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Basingstoke train from?

Leicester to Basingstoke train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Leicester to Basingstoke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Leicester to Basingstoke train arrive?

Leicester to Basingstoke train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Basingstoke is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Leicester to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
2h 52m
£64–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Mallsbus 806
4h 50m
£19–29
Drive 117.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Basingstokecar 117.4 mi
2h 9m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
2. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 53m
£48–76
Bus, train via Royal Leamington Spa
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Railway Stationbus X17 / ...
3. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Basingstoketrain
6h 8m
£41–61

Leicester to Basingstoke by train, foot, and subway

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.8 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Basingstoke via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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