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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Basingstoke?

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 43m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Basingstoke?

The distance between Gatwick and Basingstoke is 68 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 43m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Basingstoke train from?

Gatwick to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Basingstoke is to train via London which takes 1h 43m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Gatwick to Basingstoke train arrive?

Gatwick to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Basingstoke is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Gatwick to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 821+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Gatwick to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 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
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Poole / ...
1h 43m
£28–58
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatwick to Basingstokecar 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£12–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 14m
£40–77
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Basingstoketaxi 49.4 mi
1h 13m
£100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2h 31m
£38–83

Gatwick to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 67.4 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Basingstoke via Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 2h 14m.

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