The average train between Leicester and Basingstoke takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 Leicester and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 22m • 2 changes


2h 22m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Basingstoke station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Leicester to Basingstoke train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Basingstoke train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Leicester to Basingstoke train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leicester and Basingstoke is 153 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Basingstoke via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 50m.