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How to get fromPreston to Basingstokeby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London EustontrainPreston - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to BasingstoketrainLondon Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
    3h 46m
    £82–251

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus035 / ...
    8h 46m
    £20–58

  3. Drive 216.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Basingstokecar216.9 mi
    3h 50m
    £55–79

  4. Train, 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)planeMAN - LHR
    4h 54m
    £73–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillytrainBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BasingstoketrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 32m
    £41–178

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
    3h 52m
    £80–203

Preston to Basingstoke by train and subway

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Preston to Basingstoke via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Malls via Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria in around 8h 46m.

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