Plymouth to Basingstoke by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Basingstoke

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth 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 05:40 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 237
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey €75.01 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 27m
Train operators 6

Explore Plymouth to Basingstoke by train

Thinking about travelling from Plymouth to Basingstoke by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Plymouth to Basingstoke

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Plymouth to Basingstoke:

  • Cheapest ticket: €75.01

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train times for travel from Plymouth to Basingstoke

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:53 and the last departure is 23:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:40 and the last train leaves at 23:59. On average, a total of 53 trains make this journey each day.

Plymouth to Basingstoke train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 237 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 4 minutes.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half 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 Plymouth 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Plymouth to Basingstoke

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

The total distance between Plymouth and Basingstoke by train is 237 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.