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How to get fromBasel to Manchesterby plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Manchester by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Basel

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    4h 20m
    £56–152

  2. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 32m
    £270–488

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    20h 32m
    £82–139

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car
    13h 3m
    £274–353

  5. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    5h 44m
    £93–271

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    13h 9m
    £266–491

  7. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    24h 45m
    £105–211

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar car
    13h 59m
    £172–286

Basel to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£270Cheapest 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 four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Manchester Piccadilly via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 32m.

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