What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bath is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bath?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bath is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bath. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bath Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bath?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bath is 87 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bath without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £29 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Bath?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Basingstoke to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bath train from?

Basingstoke to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bath train arrive?

Basingstoke to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Bath is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Basingstoke to Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2560+ hotels available in Bath.

Basingstoke to Bath - 4 ways to travel via train, line 24 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bath by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bath SpaLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 34m
£29–131
Drive 69.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Bath69.7 mi
1h 28m
£18–25
Train, line 24 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Princess Gardens24
3. Take the bus from Princess Gardens to Bus StationD1
3h 44m
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath SpaSalisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 10m
£24–50

Basingstoke to Bath by train

229Weekly Trains

1h 34mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bath, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bath Spa via Reading in around 1h 34m.

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