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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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $407 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Basingstoke, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Basingstoke:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $149.
A bus is $360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 29m by train vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $149 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Basingstoke
How to get from Manchester to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM 7h40 Manchester 11:25 PM Basingstoke $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:45 PM 7h40 Manchester 11:25 PM Basingstoke $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:45 PM 7h40 Manchester 11:25 PM Basingstoke $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Basingstoke:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $149.
A bus is $360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Basingstoke by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Basingstoke by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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