Leicester to Basingstoke by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Basingstoke

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Basingstoke, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:13 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 152
Trains / day 78 View all
Cheapest journey AU$183.96 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 13m
Train operators 7

Leicester to Basingstoke train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Leicester to Basingstoke by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Leicester to Basingstoke take around 2 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 152 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Leicester is scheduled to depart at around  04:13. The last departure is usually at around 22:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Leicester at around 06:04, with the last train leaving at around 21:58. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 78 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$183.96.

We think any time is a great time to visit Basingstoke, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Basingstoke.

Is there a direct train from Leicester to Basingstoke?

The journey between Leicester and Basingstoke usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Leicester to Basingstoke every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Leicester to Basingstoke train travel takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Leicester to Basingstoke train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Basingstoke leaving Leicester at around 04:13 and the last train leaving at around 22:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leicester at around 06:04, with the final departure at 21:58.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.