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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Basildon is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 19m.

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 24m and costs £50 - £150.

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 Euston station and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Basildon?

The distance between Preston and Basildon is 237 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 24m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Preston to Basildon, including transfers.

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 24m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 20m.

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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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Basildon.

Preston to Basildon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Preston - London Euston / ...
3h 24m
£52–145
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Upminsterbus Michalovce
8h 19m
£22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk030
7h 20m
£40–87
Drive 237.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Basildoncar 237.8 mi
4h 1m
£60–86
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
4h 38m
£89–272
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 8m
£193–427
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 18m
£123–273
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 12m
£83–181

Preston to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

225Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Preston Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) once daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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