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Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Basingstoke and Winchester. The average train journey from Basingstoke to Winchester takes 17 minutes, but some South Western Railway train trips are as short as 15 minutes.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 15m |
| Lowest price | £11.63 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | South Western Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Basingstoke to Winchester?
2 train services operate from Basingstoke to Winchester. South Western Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 2 | 0h 15m | £11.63 |
| South Western Railway | 10 | 0h 17m | £11.63 |
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Basingstoke to Winchester usually takes about 0 hours and 15 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 2 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.
UK's South Western Railway operates passenger rail services in London, Windsor, Reading, and Southampton. Both standard class and first-class seating are available, with the first-class section clearly marked and physically separated from the rest of the train by internal doorways. These cars offer more space and quiet away from the more crowded areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Basingstoke to Winchester tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Basingstoke at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Basingstoke to Winchester.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Winchester to Basingstoke.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Basingstoke?
Main departure station: Basingstoke Rail Station
There is one train station in Basingstoke.
All train stations in Basingstoke:
Basingstoke Rail Station
Where is the train station in Winchester?
Main arrival station: Winchester Train Station
Winchester has one train station.
Train stations in Winchester:
Winchester Train Station
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