What is the cheapest way to get from Old Basing to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Old Basing to Preston is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Basing to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Old Basing to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Old Basing and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Basing to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Byfleet Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via High Street and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Old Basing to Preston?

The distance between Old Basing and Preston is 219 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.

How do I travel from Old Basing to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Old Basing to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 17m and costs £95 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Old Basing to Preston?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Old Basing to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Basing to Preston bus from?

Old Basing to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Train or bus from Old Basing to Preston?

The best way to get from Old Basing to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 17m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Old Basing to Preston bus arrive?

Old Basing to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Old Basing to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Basing to Preston is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Old Basing to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2195+ hotels available in Preston.

Old Basing to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
5h 17m
£97–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B18
8h 54m
£50–118
Drive 214.5 mi
1. Drive from Old Basing to Prestoncar 214.5 mi
4h 2m
£54–77
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 58m
£76–243
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 37m
£113–175
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)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 7m
£93–196

Old Basing to Preston by bus and train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Old Basing, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Stroudley Road to Preston via Bus Station, Basingstoke, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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