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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Gatwick is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £27 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Gatwick?

The distance between Basingstoke and Gatwick is 68 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Basingstoke to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Gatwick bus from?

Basingstoke to Gatwick bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Gatwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 731 bus and line 730 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Gatwick bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Gatwick bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Frimley station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Gatwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Gatwick is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Basingstoke to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Gatwick?

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Basingstoke to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 731 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick AirportLondon Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
1h 6m
£27–47
Drive 50 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Gatwick50 mi
1h 13m
£13–19
Line 731 bus, line 730 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Frimley station731
2. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5730
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Station
2h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basingstoke to Gatwick50 mi
1h 13m
£100–130
Train, line 100 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to RedhillReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road East100
2h 37m
£21–40

Basingstoke to Gatwick by train

261Weekly Trains

1h 6mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.4 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to North Terminal Bus Station via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 23m.

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