What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Manchester is to bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Manchester?

The distance between Basel and Manchester is 604 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs £280 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basel to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Manchester bus from?

Basel to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Manchester train from?

Basel to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Manchester?

The best way to get from Basel to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £280 - £480 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 20h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Manchester bus arrive?

Basel to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 9:04 PM in Basel and 8:04 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Basel to Manchester train arrive?

Basel to Manchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Basel to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
4h 20m
£56–192
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 32m
£288–480
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
20h 18m
£66–98
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
13h 3m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
5h 43m
£82–275
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GVA - MAN
7h 27m
£106–417
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 53m
£270–511
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
22h 12m
£94–204
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
14h 3m
£168–276

Basel to Manchester by train, bus, and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

£288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Manchester, England?

easyJet, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Manchester Piccadilly via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 32m.

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