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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €40 - €210 and takes 22h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Carcassonne is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €95 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Carcassonne via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Carcassonne?

The distance between Basingstoke and Carcassonne is 1047 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Basingstoke to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Carcassonne bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Carcassonne is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 22h 32m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Carcassonne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Carcassonne?

Carcassonne is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 9:48 AM in Basingstoke and 10:48 AM in Carcassonne.

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

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Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Basingstoke to Carcassonne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Carcassonne by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
7h 2m
€96–391
Bus
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Carcassonne
22h 32m
€44–201
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to NarbonneTgv
4. Take the train from Narbonne to CarcassonneTer
11h 58m
€200–612
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carcassonne
12h 19m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
8h 12m
€105–297
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
8h 9m
€125–484
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Carcassonne Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)STN - CCF
7h 9m
€93–413
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)LGW - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Carcassonne
8h 5m
€96–328
Train via Paris
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 Gare De Lyon to NarbonneTgv
4. Take the train from Narbonne to CarcassonneTer
12h 12m
€180–552
Bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Carcassonne
23h 39m
€88–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Carcassonne
15h 44m
€162–496

Basingstoke to Carcassonne by train, subway, and bus

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11h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,047 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Carcassonne via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Narbonne in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Carcassonne via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 32m.

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