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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 27m
    £89–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Mallsbus bus 806
    8h 55m
    £32–50

  3. Drive  217.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Basingstokecar car 217.3 mi
    3h 53m
    £55–79

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    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 50m
    £84–332

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    7h 18m
    £103–268

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    6h 55m
    £160–533

Preston to Basingstoke by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Basingstoke via Wolverhampton in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Malls via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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