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 €13. 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 €13, and a flight costs an average of €64.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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€91

Average price

€24

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Cheapest

€167

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4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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30m

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7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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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

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0.8 - 1.5kg

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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
08:20AM7h15
Manchester, Coach Station
03:35PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX035
03:45PM7h40
Manchester, Coach Station
11:25PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0367
04:30PM1h00
Manchester Airport
05:30PMSouthampton Airport
$1911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02116+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61478
09:54AM3h53
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:47PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$1471One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02888+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61184
09:34AM4h01
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:35PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$1471One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02896+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61179
09:14AM3h52
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:06PMBasingstoke station (BSK)
$3111One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
11:45AM7h45
Manchester, Coach Station
07:30PMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX424 · NX035
11:55PM11h00
Manchester, Coach Station
10:55AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX421 · NX035
02:45AM8h45
Manchester, Coach Station
11:30AMBasingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z)
$611One-way
1 transfer

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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 $17 (€13).

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

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $56 (€44).

A bus is $64 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Basingstoke costing on average $81 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Manchester to Basingstoke is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Basingstoke is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Basingstoke by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Basingstoke by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Basingstoke with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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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