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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Porth is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Porth is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Porth. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Porth via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Porth?

The distance between Basingstoke and Porth is 140 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porth without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Basingstoke to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Porth train from?

Basingstoke to Porth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Porth?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porth is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Porth train arrive?

Basingstoke to Porth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Porth is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Basingstoke to Porth.

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

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Where can I stay near Porth?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Porth 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 Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PorthCardiff Central - Treherbert
3h 16m
£54–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Road132
5h 40m
£22–44
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Porth120.7 mi
2h 17m
£30–44
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 38m
£47–80

Basingstoke to Porth by train

191Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Porth, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Porth via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Pontypridd Road via Reading, Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 5h 40m.

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