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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Basingstoke is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Basingstoke via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Preston to Basingstoke?

The distance between Preston and Basingstoke is 217 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Preston to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Basingstoke bus from?

Preston to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Basingstoke train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Preston to Basingstoke is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Preston to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Basingstoke train arrive?

Preston to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Preston to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Basingstoke is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Preston to Basingstoke.

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

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Preston to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 42m
£86–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Mallsbus 806
7h 10m
£40–68
Drive 217.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Basingstokecar 217.3 mi
3h 53m
£54–78
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
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 Basingstoketrain
3h 53m
£92–226
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)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 49m
£84–323

Preston to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Basingstoke via Stafford in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Malls via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 10m.

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