Is there a direct train from Watford to Basingstoke?

The journey between Watford and Basingstoke usually involves 8 changes of train.We usually find at least one departure on the route from Watford to Basingstoke every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Watford to Basingstoke train travel takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Watford to Basingstoke train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Basingstoke leaving Watford at around 00:35 and the last train leaving at around 23:36.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Watford at around 05:11, with the final departure at 23:26.

Watford to Basingstoke by train

First train

00:35
Last train

23:36

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

1hr 24m

Distance

64 kilometres
Trains per day

31

Avg. journey time

1hr 55m
Train operators

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Train ticket cost for journeys between Watford and Basingstoke

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £41.68, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel from Watford to Basingstoke

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:35 and the last departure is 23:36. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:11 and the last train leaves at 23:26. On average, a total of 31 trains make this journey each day.

Train duration for trips from Watford to Basingstoke

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 24 minutes, crossing a total distance of 64 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Watford and Basingstoke?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Watford to Basingstoke by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Basingstoke.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Watford and Basingstoke by train?

The total journey from Watford to Basingstoke is 64 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Watford to Basingstoke?

The lowest price on this route is £41.68. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Watford to Basingstoke?

Tickets for travel between Watford to Basingstoke are available 5 months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Watford to Basingstoke by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

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