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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 50m
    £75–149

  2. Drive 240.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basildon to Prestoncar car 240.7 mi
    3h 55m
    £58–84

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 50m
    £93–323

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 27m
    £127–288

  5. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 37m
    £243–546

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 31m
    £88–199

Basildon to Preston by train, foot, and bus

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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