Travel Information from Manchester to Basingstoke
| 160 miles (258 km) | |
| Train, bus or flight | |
| $19 - $78 | |
| Bus • $19 (€17) • 7 h | |
| Flight • $78 (€70) • 1 h | |
| National Express, British Airways or CrossCountry |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 160 miles (258 km) to Basingstoke from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, British Airways or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Manchester to Basingstoke.
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How to get from Manchester to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Basingstoke: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Basingstoke is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Basingstoke:
Taking a bus costs $58 (€53) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $78 (€70) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€28) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Manchester to Basingstoke is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basingstoke by bus takes 7 h on average.
Train takes on average 3 h 44 min.
The Manchester to Basingstoke distance is around 160 miles (258 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Basingstoke is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 11 flights per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Basingstoke from 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 when traveling from Manchester to Basingstoke:
- Most travelers take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Basingstoke:
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Manchester to Basingstoke tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
- Travel with British Airways for flights to Basingstoke. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for British Airways Manchester to Basingstoke tickets on Omio for $78 (€70).
- CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country can take you to Basingstoke by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Manchester to Basingstoke for $32 (€28).
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Basingstoke with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 6 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Cross Country 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basingstoke as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Basingstoke from Manchester.
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