What train line is Basingstoke on?
South West Main Line
It is on the South West Main Line from London Waterloo, with local and fast services operated by South Western Railway. It is the terminus of Great Western Railway local services on the Reading to Basingstoke Line.
How long is the train journey from Basingstoke to London?
1 hour and 7 minutes
The average journey time by train between Basingstoke and London is 1 hour and 7 minutes, with around 148 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What zone is Basingstoke in?
Basingstoke to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Basingstoke |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Are trains running between Basingstoke and Waterloo?
Yes, it is possible to travel from Basingstoke to London Waterloo without having to change trains. There are 154 direct trains from Basingstoke to London Waterloo each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
Does Basingstoke station have a lift?
This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance.
How many platforms does Basingstoke train station have?
five platforms
Basingstoke train station departures and arrivals Access to all five platforms is by a subway – with lifts for step-free access – which connects to the north entrance of the station. There are additional cafes, waiting rooms and toilet facilities both on platform 4 and between platforms 2 and 3.
Where in England is Basingstoke?
Basingstoke is the largest town in the county of Hampshire. It is located 20 miles (32 km) of Winchester, 27 miles (43 km) west of Guildford, 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Southampton and 48 miles (77 km) southwest of London. It is situated in south central England. It has population of 113,776.
Does Basingstoke station have a taxi rank?
Taxi Ranks can be found at the following locations: Basingstoke Railway Station. Festival Place (between Bus Station and Festival Square)
Does Basingstoke station have toilets?
Are there toilets at Basingstoke station? The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request.
How long is the train ride from London to Basingstoke?
Trains to Basingstoke station Basingstoke train station is mainly served by GWR and South Western Railway trains. Thanks to frequent South Western Railway services, you can get from Weymouth to Basingstoke in 2h 21m, from London to Basingstoke in 1h 7m and from Exeter to Basingstoke in 2h 47m.
How to get from Weymouth to Basingstoke?
Basingstoke train station is mainly served by GWR and South Western Railway trains. Thanks to frequent South Western Railway services, you can get from Weymouth to Basingstoke in 2h 21m, from London to Basingstoke in 1h 7m and from Exeter to Basingstoke in 2h 47m. Finally, GWR trains connect Reading to Basingstoke in 24m.
What is the Reading–Basingstoke Line?
The Reading–Basingstoke line is a short railway link between the South Western Main Line and the Great Western Main Line, constructed by the Great Western Railway between 1846 and 1848. The line is served by Great Western Railway local services between Reading and Basingstoke,…
How was the Basingstoke railway station built?
The railway was built by the GWR, with the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who used broad gauge, from Reading’s railway station to Basingstoke. Since the main line at Basingstoke used standard gauge, it was impractical for the railways to share the same station. The GWR built a small station to the north of the L&SWR’s station.