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Outbound fromPeterborough to Basingstoke by train
It takes an average of 3h 16m to travel from Peterborough to Basingstoke by train, over a distance of around 97 miles (156 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to Basingstoke and tickets for this journey start from £45.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:24 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Basingstoke | |
| Journey time | From 2h 45m | |
| Distance | 97 miles (156 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £45.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Peterborough to Basingstoke in 2 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Peterborough to Basingstoke? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 16 minutes to travel the 97 miles (156 km) from Peterborough to Basingstoke by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia to Basingstoke. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Peterborough to Basingstoke in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £45.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Basingstoke by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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