Basildon to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Basildon to Manchester
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Basildon to Manchester train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Basildon to Manchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Basildon to Manchester take around 3 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 280 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Basildon is scheduled to depart at around 04:43. The last departure is usually at around 23:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Basildon at around 01:18, with the last train leaving at around 23:08. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 63 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$231.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Manchester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Manchester.
Is there a direct train from Basildon to Manchester?
The journey between Basildon and Manchester usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Basildon to Manchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Basildon to Manchester?
The Basildon to Manchester train travel takes about 3 hours and 36 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Basildon to Manchester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Manchester leaving Basildon at around 04:43 and the last train leaving at around 23:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Basildon at around 01:18, with the final departure at 23:08.
Other train journeys from Basildon
- From Basildon to Romford From US$9.38
- From Basildon to London From US$11.50
- From Basildon to Birmingham From US$67.50
- From Basildon to Colchester From US$35.65
- From Basildon to Southend From US$9.25
- From Basildon to Doncaster From US$62.50
- From Basildon to Leeds From US$77.50
- From Basildon to Liverpool From US$80.50
- From Basildon to Keighley From US$70.63
- From Basildon to Preston From US$228.50
- From Basildon to Brighton From US$58.57
- From Basildon to Bristol From US$32.00
Other train journeys to Manchester
- From London to Manchester From US$46.50
- From Cheltenham to Manchester From US$29.00
- From Edinburgh to Manchester From US$19.50
- From Carlisle to Manchester From US$47.50
- From York to Manchester From US$19.50
- From Warrington to Manchester From US$3.00
- From Chester to Manchester From US$8.00
- From Crewe to Manchester From US$7.00
- From Norwich to Manchester From US$47.00
- From Huddersfield to Manchester From US$9.00
- From Cardiff to Manchester From US$34.50
- From Bristol to Manchester From US$31.00
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester From US$7.00
- From Birmingham to Manchester From US$12.50
- From Southampton to Manchester From US$43.00
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From US$34.50
- From Manchester to York From US$19.50
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From US$9.00
- From Manchester to Chester From US$4.00
- From Manchester to Crewe From US$4.00
- From Manchester to Blackpool From US$11.50
- From Manchester to Cardiff From US$40.50
- From Manchester to Leeds From US$5.50
- From Manchester to Cambridge From US$75.00
- From Manchester to Stevenage From US$55.00
- From Manchester to Doncaster From US$17.00
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