Travel

By Rail
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke - for all train telephone enquiries ring +44 (0) 8457 484 950. Train services operating through Basingstoke comprise:

View from footbridge South West Trains
London (Waterloo) to Southampton, Bournemouth and Weymouth
London (Waterloo) to Andover, Salisbury, Yeovil/Bristol and Exeter
London (Waterloo) to Portsmouth Harbour
SWT Network Map

First Great Western Trains
Basingstoke to Reading

Crosscountry Trains
Bournemouth to Reading, Oxford, Birmingham, Manchester, North East England and Scotland

 

By Bus
The main local bus operator is Stagecoach - Hampshire Bus which provides services from Basingstoke bus or railway stations to or through the Parish of Old Basing - Enquiries +44 (0) 8712 002 233 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network charges) Visit the Stagecoach bus website for the most up to date timetables

Details for the No 10 Bus Service, Basingstoke to Oliham passing through Old Basing (as of 30/10/2011).

National Express
A number of National Express coach services call at Basingstoke Bus Station - all enquiries to +44 (0) 8717 818 178

Taxishares and Carshares in Hampshire
A Taxishare or Carshare is similar to a bus service only a 'taxi/private hire hire' picks passengers up instead of a bus. These services are often put in place when a bus service can no longer efficiently operate in an area. For more information visit the Hampshire County Council website or call +44 (0) 1962 846 786.

Dial-a-Ride
Dial-a-Ride is a door to door service for anyone who finds it difficult or impossible to use ordinary bus services. You can use this service if you have a mobility or sensory impairment which means that you cannot use or have difficulty, or discomfort, using bus services. For more information about Dial-a-Ride in the Basinstoke area call +44 (0) 1256 462 101 or visit the Hampshire County Council website. Additional telephone numbers covering other areas in Hampshire can also be found via the website.

Local Taxi Services (for private hire)
A list of private taxi firms can be found at the Taxi Register.

By Road (using personal transport)
Old Basing is approached via the A30 and/or A33 and is close to Junction 6 of the M3 (London to Southampton motorway) and only 14 miles from Junction 11 of the M4 (London to South Wales motorway).

Using Google Maps is a great way to get directions (and a visual update on traffic conditionals).



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The Pavilion, Recreation Ground, The Street
Old Basing, Hampshire RG24 7DA
United Kingdom

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parish office 01256 462847

This page was last updated on 06/05/2010