Trains to Basingstoke

Basingstoke Train Station sits on the South West Main Line from London Waterloo and is the terminus for local services on the Reading to Basingstoke Line and trains between Bournemouth, Birmingham, and Manchester. The station was built in 1839, but today’s station is a complementary mix of its old station building, with its twee clock towers and red bricks, and its contemporary stainless steel and glass-plated frontage, added in 2012.

Due to the station’s proximity to London, it’s only forty-seven miles from London Waterloo. The station is regularly used by busy commuters and students trying to get to Central London.

Basingstoke Train Station offers a range of amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office located on Platform 1 (opening times: Monday to Friday: 6am – 8.30pm; Saturday: 6am – 8.30pm; Sunday: 7am – 8.30pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• Shops and hospitality.
• Post boxes, public Wi-Fi, and public telephones.
• 170 bicycle storage compounds and racks.

Luckily, Basingstoke Train Station is right in the centre of the town. So, it’s only a short walk into the town centre. For those who prefer public transport, local buses frequently serve the station, and taxis are also available right outside the main entrance, offering a quick and comfortable travel option. Whether walking or using public transport, the station's central location ensures easy navigation to and from your destination.

Basingstoke Railway Station is strategically positioned on the southwest mainline originating from London Waterloo Station. It offers a variety of services, including routes to London Waterloo and London Victoria, as well as inter-city connections to major destinations such as Bournemouth, Birmingham, and Manchester. In addition to these long-distance services, the station also provides trains to local areas like Reading, ensuring comprehensive coverage for both regional and national travel needs.

London Waterloo to Basingstoke Train Station

Trains from London Waterloo to Basingstoke can take anywhere between one hour and fifteen to forty-two minutes with South Western Railway. It’s hard to miss one, as trains leave seven minutes per hour.

Bournemouth to Basingstoke Train Station

The journey from Bournemouth to Basingstoke takes around one and a half hours with South Western Railway. There is one train every hour.

Birmingham New Street to Basingstoke Train Station

With CrossCountry, it takes approximately two hours and five minutes to get from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoke. There is one train every hour.

Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke Train Station

It takes four hours to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke Train Station with CrossCountry. Trains leave once per hour and also stop at Birmingham New Street.

Basingstoke Train Station is served by multiple train companies. South Western Railway is the primary operator at this station, running services to London Waterloo, Portsmouth Harbour, Weymouth, Poole, and Salisbury.

CrossCountry runs trains to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street alongside Bournemouth. Additionally, Great Western Railway (GWR) runs two trains per hour to Reading. These operators collectively make Basingstoke a vital hub for both regional and long-distance travel.

Once you leave Basingstoke Train Station, you’ll find yourself in the heart of the city. It’s a perfect launchpad to explore the neighbouring area.

A few minutes’ walk from the station is the historic heart of the city, where you’ll find plenty of great places to shop, including Top of the Town, which is home to shops, Willis Museum, and The Haymarket performing arts theatre. Festival Place and The Malls, two major shopping malls home to popular and well-known brands, are also in the town centre. If you’re in Basingstoke on a Wednesday or Saturday, don’t forget to visit the market in the town centre for locally grown produce, clothing and more.

For history lovers, check out Milestones Museum, an interactive museum with a network of 19th and early-20th-century streets that bring the past to life, recreated with thousands of antique building materials. There’s even a rebuilt pub, a perfect place to have a tipple after learning about Basingstoke’s history.

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What is the station code for Basingstoke Train Station?

The full address for the station is Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB.

How many platforms are at Basingstoke Train Station?

There are five platforms at Basingstoke Train Station.

What are Basingstoke Train Station’s opening hours?

The ticket office at Platform 1 is open from Monday to Friday: 6am – 8.30pm; Saturday: 6am – 8.30pm; Sunday: 7am – 8.30pm.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.