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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Basingstoke station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Avington Turn and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Basingstoke via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Chester to Basingstoke?

The distance between Chester and Basingstoke is 229 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Basingstoke without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Chester to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Basingstoke bus from?

Chester to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Basingstoke train from?

Chester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Chester to Basingstoke is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Chester to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Chester to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Chester to Basingstoke train arrive?

Chester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Basingstoke is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Chester to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 827+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Chester to Basingstoke - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
3h 37m
Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Basingstokecar 182.5 mi
3h 41m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B7
7h 41m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
3h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 8m
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 53m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 51m
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
5h 56m
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 27m
£143–425

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Map of how to get from Chester to Basingstoke.

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Basingstoke via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 3 times a week, and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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