How to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Basingstoke

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Basingstoke 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 0m. 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 $90.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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Flight

$104

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

$180

Average price

4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 23m

Average total duration

6h 53m

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30m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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British Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Basingstoke

How to get from Manchester to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX540 · NX035
06:35AM7h25
Manchester, Coach Station
02:00PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$571One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX035
04:45PM7h10
Manchester, Coach Station
11:55PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$541One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0367
04:45PM1h00
Manchester Airport
05:45PMSouthampton Airport
$2151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryXC004300 · C75168
10:50AM4h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:10PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$1481One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastVT965400 · W02885+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29885
10:35AM4h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:30PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$1441One-way
4 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36554+Avanti West CoastW02887+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailL16766
10:15AM4h55
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
03:10PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$1441One-way
4 transfers
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
10:15AM7h20
Manchester, Coach Station
05:35PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$711One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX421 · NX035
02:45AM8h10
Manchester, Coach Station
10:55AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$551One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
12:45PM7h45
Manchester, Coach Station
08:30PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$691One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1373
05:25PM1h00
Manchester Airport
06:25PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$2491One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1385
07:55AM1h15
Manchester Airport
09:10AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$2541One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1379
07:55PM1h00
Manchester Airport
08:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$2491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Basingstoke

Travel to Basingstoke 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 Manchester to Basingstoke.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Basingstoke including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Basingstoke:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $90 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Manchester to Basingstoke is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Basingstoke is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Basingstoke:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Basingstoke, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Basingstoke by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Basingstoke:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Basingstoke often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Waterloo (WAT), Reading, Winchester, Southampton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basingstoke and these popular destinations at a great price.
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