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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 39m
    £67–138

  2. Drive 216.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Basingstokecar car 216.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £54–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Uk920
    8h 27m

  4. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain train
    3h 41m
    £78–199

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 35m
    £91–262

Preston to Basingstoke by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Basingstoke via Stafford in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Malls via Newhall St, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Frimley station in around 8h 27m.

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