The average train between Swansea and Basingstoke takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Swansea to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Swansea to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Swansea and Basingstoke is 201.9 km. The road distance is 273 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m.