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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Swansea to Basingstoke?

The distance between Swansea and Basingstoke is 171 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Swansea to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Basingstoke train from?

Swansea to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Swansea to Basingstoke is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Swansea to Basingstoke train arrive?

Swansea to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Basingstoke is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Swansea to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 815+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Swansea to Basingstoke - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 57m
£75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
4h 41m
£36–83
Drive 147.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Basingstokecar 147.3 mi
2h 44m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
5h 31m
£54–109

Swansea to Basingstoke by train

144Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Basingstoke, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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