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How to get fromBasildon to Prestonby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to PrestontrainLondon Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 53m
    £62–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Preston Coach Stationbusmegabus M11
    7h 53m
    £24–69

  3. Drive 240.7 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Prestoncar240.7 mi
    3h 52m
    £59–85

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 2m
    £85–272

  5. 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)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 26m
    £96–268

  6. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 33m
    £250–600

Basildon to Preston by train, foot, and bus

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Preston Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 5h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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