Shrewsbury to Basingstoke by train

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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury 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 05:18 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 197
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$71.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 12m
Train operators 7

Explore Shrewsbury to Basingstoke by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Shrewsbury and Basingstoke: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$71.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:18 and the last departure is 23:24. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:22 and the last train leaves at 22:31. On average, a total of 36 trains make this journey each day.

Shrewsbury to Basingstoke distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 197 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 18 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Shrewsbury and Basingstoke?

You can secure tickets for travel between Shrewsbury and Basingstoke up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke

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 Basingstoke city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke

Want to know more about your journey from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Shrewsbury and Basingstoke is 197 kilometres.

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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.