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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Manchester is to bus via Paris which costs £80 - £150 and takes 24h 20m.

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 £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 8m and costs £270 - £470.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Manchester train from?

Basel to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb 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 £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £470 and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 21h 4m.

Where does the Basel to Manchester bus arrive?

Basel to Manchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:34 AM in Basel and 12:34 AM in Manchester.

Where does the Basel to Manchester train arrive?

Basel to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Basel to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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 Basel to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
4h 20m
£61–202
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 8m
£275–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
21h 4m
£87–184
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 to Manchester Airport
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
£83–277
Fly Basel to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BSL - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
8h 53m
£103–193
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
24h 20m
£82–143
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
£169–276

Basel to Manchester by train and foot

1Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Manchester Piccadilly via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 8m.

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