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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Preston is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Preston is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Preston. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Basildon to Preston?

The distance between Basildon and Preston is 237 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Basildon to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Preston train from?

Basildon to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Where does the Basildon to Preston train arrive?

Basildon to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Preston is 242 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Basildon to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2329+ hotels available in Preston.

Basildon to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basildon to Preston by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 47m
£66–149
Drive 240.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Prestoncar 240.7 mi
3h 55m
£60–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 55m
£92–325
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 28m
£127–297
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 45m
£293–536
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 39m
£89–229

Basildon to Preston by train, foot, and bus

215Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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