The average train between Colchester and Basingstoke takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 35m • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Colchester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Colchester to Basingstoke train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Basingstoke is 154.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Basingstoke via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 20m.