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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basingstoke to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price | €156 Average price |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basingstoke to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basingstoke to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basingstoke to Manchester.
There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Manchester: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basingstoke to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Manchester:
Taking a bus costs $33 (€30) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $47 (€43) for the same trip.
A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Manchester costing on average $32 (€29).
The fastest way from Basingstoke to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 45 min.
Getting to Manchester by train takes 3 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Basingstoke to Manchester is approximately 160 miles (258 km).
The average frequency per day from Basingstoke to Manchester is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 9 flights a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Basingstoke to Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basingstoke to Manchester:
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
The following travel companies offer services from Basingstoke to Manchester:
- National Express can get you to Manchester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Basingstoke to Manchester for $14 (€13) on Omio.
- Travel with British Airways for flights to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for British Airways Basingstoke to Manchester tickets on Omio for $47 (€43).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Basingstoke to Manchester tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
Yes, there are direct services available from Basingstoke to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 6 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with CrossCountry or Cross Country with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Basingstoke to Manchester.
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