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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Desborough is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Desborough is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Desborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Desborough. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Breakleys Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange and Newland Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Desborough?

The distance between Basingstoke and Desborough is 131 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Desborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Basingstoke to Desborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Desborough bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Desborough?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Desborough is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Desborough bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Desborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Desborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Desborough is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Basingstoke to Desborough.

Where can I stay near Desborough?

There are 675+ hotels available in Desborough.

Basingstoke to Desborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Desborough 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 London WaterlooBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to KetteringLondon St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 31m
£49–109
Drive 102.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Desborough102.4 mi
1h 56m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Newland CentreX4 / ...
4h 57m
£36–53
Train, line 500 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Banbury
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Place500
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus InterchangeX88 / ...
4. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Newland CentreX4 / ...
6h
£26–40

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

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Station Road via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Kettering, and Newland Centre in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Breakleys Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Newland Centre in around 4h 57m.

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