The average train between Basel and Preston takes 14h 34m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Basel to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Basel and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Preston. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Preston station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
Basel to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.
Basel to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Basel to Preston train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Preston is 998.6 km. The road distance is 1,312 km.
You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Preston via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 11m.
