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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlootrainBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestontrainLondon Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 56m
    £79–246

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New StreettrainBournemouth - Stockport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationbusUk030
    6h 41m
    £32–159

  3. Drive 216.4 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Prestoncar216.4 mi
    3h 48m
    £54–77

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    4h 41m
    £78–266

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestontrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 47m
    £32–173

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke 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
    3h 40m
    £77–199

Basingstoke to Preston by train and subway

Calendar174Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Preston via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 56m.

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