The average train between Chester and Basingstoke takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Basingstoke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Basingstoke station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Chester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Chester to Basingstoke train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chester and Basingstoke is 247.1 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Basingstoke via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 36m.