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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Basildon is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Basildon?

The distance between Preston and Basildon is 236 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Basildon?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Preston to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Basildon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Basildon train from?

Preston to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Basildon?

The best way to get from Preston to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Basildon bus arrive?

Preston to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Preston to Basildon train arrive?

Preston to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Basildon is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Preston to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Basildon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 32m
£82–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X10
9h 55m
£33–62
Drive 237.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Basildoncar 237.8 mi
4h 1m
£58–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 5m
£90–314
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 25m
£223–396
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 32m
£127–301
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
7h 22m
£85–232

Preston to Basildon by train, foot, and subway

223Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 55m.

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