Train Basingstoke to Preston from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Preston takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 39m

£94–144

Basingstoke to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Basingstoke and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:50 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
3:48 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:50 AM
4h • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:50 AM
4h • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:50 AM
4h • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:50 AM
4h • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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