The average train between Watford Junction and Basingstoke takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Watford Junction to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Watford Junction to Basingstoke train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Watford Junction and Basingstoke is 65.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Basingstoke via Clapham Junction in around 2h.