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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to France is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €140 and takes 6h 32m.

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 36m and costs €160 - €310.

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 Coach Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

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 Reading, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to France?

The distance between Basingstoke and France is 540 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 36m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to France?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to France is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 46m.

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 2:50 PM in Basingstoke and 3:50 PM in France.

Where does the Basingstoke to France train arrive?

Basingstoke to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

Basingstoke to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 36m
€160–307
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
5h 36m
€72–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus FlixBus
12h 46m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 15m
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 32m
€86–136
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
5h 31m
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 37m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 32m
€87–276
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
5h 32m
€90–284

Basingstoke to France by train and subway

118Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 540.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cité via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Coach Station, Paris Gare de Bercy Seine, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 46m.

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