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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Stansted is to bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Stansted?

The distance between Basingstoke and Stansted is 81 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Basingstoke to Stansted, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Stansted?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Stansted is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Basingstoke to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 1735+ hotels available in Stansted.

Basingstoke to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Stansted 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 Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
3h 14m
£30–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
4h 54m
£12–33
Drive 76.3 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Stansted76.3 mi
1h 15m
£20–28
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gravesend
3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Paving223
4h 4m
Train, line 223 bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Without
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gravesend
3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Paving223
4h 55m

Basingstoke to Stansted by train and bus

10Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.5 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Labour-in-Vain Road via Clapham Junction, London Victoria, Borough Green & Wrotham, and High Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 3 hours. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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