There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham JunctionBognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to BasingstokeLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
1h 16m£32–46Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gatwick to Basingstoke49.4 mi
1h 12m£13–18Bus via Reading
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 14m£37–51Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick to Basingstoke49.4 mi
1h 12m£100–130Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
2h 32m£34–54Bus
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk920 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Malls806
2h 35m£21–54
Gatwick to Basingstoke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Basingstoke via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Gatwick and Basingstoke is 68 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 16m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke, including transfers.
Gatwick to Basingstoke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke is to train via London which takes 1h 16m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Reading, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Basingstoke, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Basingstoke via Clapham Junction in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Basingstoke via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Malls
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Searle's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1293 910 910
- Website
- 910910.co.uk
RoadRunners Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 01293 222 222
- Website
- roadrunnersgatwick.co.uk
Jewel Cars Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 1737 668 202
- Website
- jewelcars.co.uk
Carline DSM
- Phone
- +44 1293 430 430
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Henfield Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7825 794 634
- Website
- henfieldprivatehire.co.uk
Gatwick Cars
- Phone
- +44 1293 550 000
- Website
- taxis.gatwickairport.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to Basingstoke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Gatwick to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Basingstoke is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Gatwick to Basingstoke.
Book your Gatwick to Basingstoke train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Gatwick to Basingstoke bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 806+ hotels available in Basingstoke.