There are 6 ways to get from Basingstoke to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to StaffordBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 37m£93–226Train
cheapest- Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 47m£33–171Bus
- Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
7h 52m£35–64Drive 216.4 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Preston216.4 mi
3h 48m£54–78Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 43m£75–254Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
3h 40m£77–190
Basingstoke to Preston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Preston is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Preston. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Preston via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Preston is 217 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 37m and costs £90 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Basingstoke to Preston, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 37m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Preston, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Preston via Stafford in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St in around 7h 52m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Train from Basingstoke to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £65–95
- 1st Class
- £130–190
Train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stafford to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Basingstoke to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Preston is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Basingstoke to Preston.
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