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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Basingstoke
Cheapest price on Oct 19
€37
Average ticket price on Oct 19
€106
Fastest journey on Oct 19
3 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Oct 19
3 h 43 m
Trains on Oct 19
19
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Basingstoke is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Basingstoke will cost around €106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
On Mon, Oct 19, we found 19 trains from Manchester to Basingstoke, including 12 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 19 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
On Mon, Oct 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G010099:25 AM3h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:09 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€371One-way0 transfers- G010058:25 AM3h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:10 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€411One-way0 transfers
- G0102212:25 PM3h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:11 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€411One-way0 transfers
- G010241:25 PM3h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:09 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€411One-way0 transfers
- G010435:25 PM3h46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:11 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€411One-way0 transfers
- G010427:25 PM3h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€411One-way0 transfers
- G0101310:25 AM3h43Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:08 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€1551One-way0 transfers
- G010099:25 AM3h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:09 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€371One-way0 transfers
- G0101811:25 AM3h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:09 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€1551One-way0 transfers
- G010241:25 PM3h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:09 PMBasingstoke station (BSK)€411One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Basingstoke
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Trains from Manchester to Basingstoke run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:51 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
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Live departures
Manchester to Basingstoke train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Basingstoke trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01005 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 12:10 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01178+ C16923+ C48486+ G38870 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h09 | 12:39 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01009 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h44 | 1:09 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01180+G38873+C48493+C16927 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 1:59 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01013 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h43 | 2:08 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01018 | 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h44 | 3:09 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01184+C16936+C48503+G38877 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 3:59 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01022 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h46 | 4:11 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01024 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h44 | 5:09 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29935+G38880+C16947+C48513 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h35 | 6:05 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01027 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h44 | 6:09 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01186+G38882+C48518+C16951 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 6:59 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01032 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 7:10 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29937+C48523+G38885+C16956 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h26 | 7:56 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01035 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 8:10 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01188+C48528+C16962+G38886 | 4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 8:48 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 3 transfers | |
| G01043 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h46 | 9:11 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01039 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h44 | 10:09 PM Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Basingstoke
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Basingstoke by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basingstoke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Basingstoke
Most Manchester to Basingstoke trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Basingstoke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Basingstoke leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Basingstoke station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Basingstoke from Basingstoke city centre
Basingstoke train station facilities and services
Basingstoke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basingstoke.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Basingstoke. ATMs are available at Basingstoke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basingstoke.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basingstoke: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basingstoke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basingstoke: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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