The average train between Watford and Basingstoke takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:19 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 to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Watford to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Watford to Basingstoke train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Watford and Basingstoke is 64.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Basingstoke via Clapham Junction in around 2h.