Train Preston to Basingstoke from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Basingstoke takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 33m

£98–147

Preston to Basingstoke train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:11 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 49m • 1 change

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