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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke is to bus via London which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Basingstoke via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Leicester to Basingstoke?

The distance between Leicester and Basingstoke is 150 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Leicester to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Basingstoke bus from?

Leicester to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Basingstoke train from?

Leicester to Basingstoke train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Leicester to Basingstoke is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Leicester to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Leicester to Basingstoke train arrive?

Leicester to Basingstoke train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Basingstoke is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Leicester to Basingstoke.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
2h 51m
£70–124
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus 035
5h 20m
£28–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 30m
£42–63
Drive 117.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Basingstokecar 117.4 mi
2h 9m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 39m
£81–114

Leicester to Basingstoke by train, foot, and subway

439Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Basingstoke.

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Distance: 148.8 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Basingstoke via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Basingstoke via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 4h 30m.

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