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 £65 - £110 and takes 22h 25m.

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 21m and costs £55 - £200.

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 SBB and arriving at Bus Station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Preston via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Preston?

The distance between Basel and Preston is 635 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 which takes 9h 9m and costs £230 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Preston train from?

Basel to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Preston?

The best way to get from Basel to Preston is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £230 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 22h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Preston bus arrive?

Basel to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:23 AM in Basel and 5:23 AM in Preston.

Where does the Basel to Preston train arrive?

Basel to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

Book your Basel to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2213+ hotels available in Preston.

Basel to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Preston by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 21m
£58–193
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
9h 9m
£238–461
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
21h 26m
£97–192
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Prestoncar
12h 52m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 46m
£80–254
Fly Basel to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BSL - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
9h 41m
£88–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
22h 25m
£67–104
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Prestoncar
13h 52m
£180–282

Basel to Preston by train and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 9mAverage Duration

£238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.4 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Preston via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bus Station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Newhall St in around 22h 25m.

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