There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Basingstoke by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 11m£21–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Portsmouth to Basingstoke38.9 mi
1h 9m£5Bus
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to The Mallsbus Vc5
1h 35m£16–23Drive 39.1 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Basingstokecar 39.1 mi
55 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portsmouth to Basingstoketaxi 39.1 mi
55 min£100–130
Portsmouth to Basingstoke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Basingstoke is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at The Malls. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Basingstoke. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Basingstoke is 47 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £21 - £50.
The train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.
Portsmouth to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.
Portsmouth to Basingstoke train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Basingstoke is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Basingstoke, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Clarence Pier to The Malls 3 times a week. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–30
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Clarence Pier to The Malls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Portsmouth to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Portsmouth Silver Licensed Taxi
Aqua Cars
- Phone
- +442392654321
- Website
- aquacars.co.uk
747 Airport Cars
- Phone
- +442392000385
- Website
- 747airportcars.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.
Portsmouth to Basingstoke train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Basingstoke is 39 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Portsmouth to Basingstoke.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portsmouth and Basingstoke. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










