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Outbound fromBasingstoke to Loughborough by train
It takes an average of 4h 0m to travel from Basingstoke to Loughborough by train, over a distance of around 104 miles (168 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Basingstoke to Loughborough and tickets for this journey start from £41.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:49 | |
| Departure station | Basingstoke | |
| Arrival station | Loughborough | |
| Journey time | From 3h 23m | |
| Distance | 104 miles (168 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £41.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink |
Travelling from Basingstoke to Loughborough by train
Looking to travel from Basingstoke to Loughborough by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours to travel from Basingstoke to Loughborough by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 23 minutes though. You'll usually find 18 trains per day running along the 104 miles (168 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Loughborough, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or South Western Railway to get to Loughborough. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Basingstoke to Loughborough in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £41.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Basingstoke to Loughborough
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Basingstoke to Loughborough is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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