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Preston to Basingstoke trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Basingstoke takes 5h 27m 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 27m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 45m
£86–133

Preston to Basingstoke train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 6:18 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 51m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 49m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 50m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 51m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 50m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 51m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 50m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 51m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 50m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 51m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Basingstoke? 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 Basingstoke.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Basingstoke via Wolverhampton in around 4h 45m.

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