Basingstoke to Lymington by train

Going from Basingstoke to Lymington by train

About to set off from Basingstoke to Lymington by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Basingstoke and Lymington

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$20.43, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Basingstoke to Lymington

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Basingstoke to Lymington:

• 00:56 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:53 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 06:21 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 21:10 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 31 minutes from Basingstoke toward Lymington.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 26 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Basingstoke to Lymington?

On this route spanning 65 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 1 minute.

How early can you book train tickets from Basingstoke to Lymington?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Additional information on train travel from Basingstoke to Lymington

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lymington city guide to start planning your getaway.