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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

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 bus between Plymouth and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at St Marys Butts via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Basingstoke bus from?

Plymouth to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

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.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Plymouth to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Plymouth to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride 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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There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 20m
£91–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
5h 15m
£32–106
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Basingstokecar 166.6 mi
2h 57m
£41–59
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 20m
£176–573
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 11m
£73–164

Plymouth to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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