The average train between Edinburgh and Basingstoke takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Basingstoke station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Edinburgh to Basingstoke train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Basingstoke train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Basingstoke train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Basingstoke is 539.6 km. The road distance is 709 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.