The average train between Manchester and Basingstoke takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Basingstoke station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Manchester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Manchester to Basingstoke train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Basingstoke is 258.7 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 39m.