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How to get fromBasingstoke to Brestby train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Basingstoke to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BresttrainTgv
    9h 36m
    €157–478

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus
    20h 22m
    €45–156

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Poolecar
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Brestcar
    10h 35m
    €97–305

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
    9h 16m

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)planeLHR - BES
    7h 36m
    €240–381

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)planeLGW - BES
    5h 14m
    €77–300

Basingstoke to Brest by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Brest via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Brest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 22m.

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