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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shortlands is to bus which costs £10 - £27 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shortlands is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Shortlands?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Shortlands via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Shortlands?

The distance between Basingstoke and Shortlands is 56 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shortlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Basingstoke to Shortlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Shortlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Shortlands?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shortlands is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £27 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Shortlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Shortlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Shortlands is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Basingstoke to Shortlands.

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

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Where can I stay near Shortlands?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shortlands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to ShortlandsLondon Victoria - Orpington / ...
1h 57m
£32–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2h 35m
£11–26
Drive 56.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Shortlands56.2 mi
1h 23m
£14–20
Train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Shortlands Station358
2h 15m
£30–40

Basingstoke to Shortlands by train

276Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Shortlands via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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