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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 $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $139 Average price |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Manchester:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Manchester costing on average $39 (€31).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basingstoke to Manchester costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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