The average train between Holyhead and Basingstoke takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 4 hours between Holyhead and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Holyhead to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Holyhead to Basingstoke train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Holyhead and Basingstoke is 331.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Basingstoke via Stafford in around 5h 51m.