Train Preston to Basildon from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Basildon takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Basildon. 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 14m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

3h 33m

£61–168

Preston to Basildon train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Basildon at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:00 PM → 4:44 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 6:11 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 7:53 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:02 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:56 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:02 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:56 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:02 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:56 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Basildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Basildon.

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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