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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to France is to bus via Paris which costs €23 - €110 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to France is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to France. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and France?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to France. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Cité via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to France?

The distance between Basingstoke and France is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Basingstoke to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to France?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to France is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Basingstoke to France bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and France?

France is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 7:26 AM in Basingstoke and 8:26 AM in France.

Where does the Basingstoke to France train arrive?

Basingstoke to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23184+ hotels available in France.

Basingstoke to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Clapham JunctionBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4h 55m
€113–355
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 ParisN700 / ...
12h 1m
€24–105
Bus
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 / ...
11h 56m
€32–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
5h 11m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
5h 21m
€103–299
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 Paris
6h 24m
€110–160
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
5h 38m
€89–345
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 44m
€96–302
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
5h 33m
€85–208
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
5h 33m
€76–219
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
5h 36m
€70–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
6h 30m
€100–287

Basingstoke to France by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cité via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 56m.

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