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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bourges is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €140 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bourges is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €90 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Bourges?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Bourges. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bourges via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Bourges?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bourges via Embankment station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bourges?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bourges is 771 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Basingstoke to Bourges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bourges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bourges train from?

Basingstoke to Bourges train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Bourges?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bourges is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 15h 32m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bourges bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Bourges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Bourges?

Bourges is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 11:45 AM in Basingstoke and 12:45 PM in Bourges.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bourges train arrive?

Basingstoke to Bourges train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Bourges?

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Where can I stay near Bourges?

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Basingstoke to Bourges - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bourges by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to BourgesTer
8h 17m
€145–390
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourges727
15h 32m
€40–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to BourgesTer
13h 31m
€80–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bourges
7h 45m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
8h
€106–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Bourges
16h 17m
€40–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bourges
9h 1m
€145–216
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
8h 22m
€89–330
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
4. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Bourges
9h 16m
€129–470
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
9h
€106–379
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
10h 5m
€110–306
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)SOU - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
7h 3m
€90–384
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
10h
€123–384

Basingstoke to Bourges by train, foot, and subway

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8h 17mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.9 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bourges, France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bourges via London Waterloo, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bourges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 32m.

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