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How to get fromManchester to Basingstokeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 44m
    £85–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Mallsbus bus 806
    5h 25m
    £38–59

  3. Drive  194.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Basingstokecar car 194.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £50–71

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3h 43m
    £88–358

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    6h
    £88–259

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain train
    6h 24m
    £106–272

Manchester to Basingstoke by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Basingstoke, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Malls via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 25m.

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