The average train between Manchester and Basford takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Basford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Basford. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Basford at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Basford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Basford station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Manchester to Basford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Basford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
The distance between Manchester and Basford is 90.5 km. The road distance is 136 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 47m.