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 - £26 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 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Bath station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Basingstoke to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bath bus from?

Basingstoke to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Bath?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bath is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bath bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Bath?

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Basingstoke to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 35m
£30–106
Drive 69.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Bath69.7 mi
1h 28m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus StationUk043
3h 25m
£22–71
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
£26–51
Bus via Salisbury
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Row8
2. Take the bus from Princess Gardens to Bus StationD1
5h 39m

Basingstoke to Bath by train

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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