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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Wales is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Wales. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Wales. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Wales?

The distance between Basingstoke and Wales is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Basingstoke to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Wales bus from?

Basingstoke to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Wales?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Wales is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Wales bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Wales train arrive?

Basingstoke to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Wales is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Basingstoke to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Wales.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Wales 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 Readingtrain Basingstoke - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 25m
£51–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 16m
£26–65
Drive 110.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cardiffcar 110.1 mi
2h 7m
£27–39
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£54–107

Basingstoke to Wales by train

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Distance: 124.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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