What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Preston is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 23h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Preston. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Preston via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Preston?

The distance between Basel and Preston is 634 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Preston without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 57m and costs £190 - £700.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Preston?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Basel to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Preston bus from?

Basel to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Preston train from?

Basel to Preston train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Preston?

The best way to get from Basel to Preston is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 57m and costs £190 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 23h 58m.

Where does the Basel to Preston bus arrive?

Basel to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 2:57 AM in Basel and 1:57 AM in Preston.

Where does the Basel to Preston train arrive?

Basel to Preston train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2138+ hotels available in Preston.

Basel to Preston - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Preston by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BSL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 25m
£55–163
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
9h 57m
£190–675
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
23h 58m
£64–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Preston
12h 44m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ZRH - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 45m
£69–214
Fly Basel to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BSL - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
9h 30m
£79–218
Fly Basel to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Liverpool (LPL)BSL - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 52m
£67–191
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
10h 4m
£140–637
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Bradford
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
25h 4m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Preston
13h 39m
£198–291

Basel to Preston by train and foot

32Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Preston.

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Distance: 630.7 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Preston via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Bus Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and London Victoria in around 23h 58m.

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