The average train between London and Basford takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Basford. 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 London and Basford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Basford at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London to Basford. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Basford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
London to Basford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Basford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nottingham station.
The distance between London and Basford is 177.4 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Wilkinson Street Tram Stop via Grantham, Nottingham, and Nottingham Station Tram Stop in around 2h 22m.