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Basingstoke to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Preston takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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 13m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m
£101–149

Basingstoke to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Preston via Stafford in around 4h 27m.

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