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Preston to Basildon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Basildon takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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 13m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 31m
£58–126

Preston to Basildon train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 3:14 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c9h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 52m • 2 changes
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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.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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