There are 7 ways to get from Basingstoke to Angoulême by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
7h 35m€251–428Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
18h 45m€69–129Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Angoulêmecar
10h 8m€270–344Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
7h 16m€97–243Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Basingstoke to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Angoulêmecar
13h 8m€128–535Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
7h 53m€108–252Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain
9h 16m€124–348
Basingstoke to Angoulême by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Angoulême is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Angoulême is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €95 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Angoulême station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Angoulême - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Angouleme via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Angoulême is 971 km.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Angoulême without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €250 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Basingstoke to Angoulême, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Angoulême bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Angoulême train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Angoulême is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Angoulême, France?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Angouleme via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Angoulême - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Angoulême bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Angoulême is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 4:45 PM in Basingstoke and 5:45 PM in Angoulême.
Basingstoke to Angoulême train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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