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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 2m.

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 bus between Basildon and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

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 bus from?

Basildon to Preston bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Preston?

The best way to get from Basildon to Preston is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Basildon to Preston bus arrive?

Basildon to Preston bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) 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.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Preston.

Basildon to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basildon to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 47m
£66–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus
10h 2m
£32–61
Drive 240.7 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Prestoncar 240.7 mi
3h 55m
£60–87
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
£93–306
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 29m
£129–299
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 46m
£252–597
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
£89–250

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 £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 2m.

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