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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Basingstoke?

The distance between Plymouth and Basingstoke is 205 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Basingstoke train from?

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

Where does the Plymouth to Basingstoke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Basingstoke is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Plymouth to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 826+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Plymouth to Basingstoke - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 14m
£90–165
Drive 166.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plymouth to Basingstokecar 166.6 mi
2h 57m
£42–60
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
7h 24m
£186–358
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 14m
£73–151

Plymouth to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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