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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Basingstoke via West Hampstead and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Luton to Basingstoke?

The distance between Luton and Basingstoke is 79 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Luton to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Basingstoke bus from?

Luton to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Basingstoke train from?

Luton to Basingstoke train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Luton to Basingstoke is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h.

Where does the Luton to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Luton to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Basingstoke train arrive?

Luton to Basingstoke train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Basingstoke is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Luton to Basingstoke.

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

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Luton to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
2h
£39–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Mallsbus 806
3h
£12–20
Drive 66.6 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Basingstokecar 66.6 mi
1h 8m
£17–24
Train via London
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
2h 7m
£38–61
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 18m
£35–54

Luton to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Luton, England and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Basingstoke via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead, and Clapham Junction in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h.

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