There are 6 ways to get from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Charing Cross station
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
57 min£19–38Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basingstoke to London48 mi
1h 22m£6–7Bus
- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2h 30m£9–20Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 8m£17–40Drive 48.9 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Squarecar 48.9 mi
1h 6m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Squaretaxi 48.9 mi
1h 6m£210–260
Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square is to rideshare which costs £6 - £7 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square is to train via Charing Cross station which takes 57 min and costs £18 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Horse Guards Parade via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basingstoke and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Basingstoke and Trafalgar Square is 48 miles. The road distance is 49.2 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square without a car is to train via Charing Cross station which takes 57 min and costs £18 - £40.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square is to train via Charing Cross station which takes 57 min and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Trafalgar Square, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Basingstoke to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Basingstoke to Trafalgar Square.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basingstoke and Trafalgar Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.