Basingstoke to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Basingstoke to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basingstoke to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 298
Trains / day 48 View all
Cheapest journey AU$183.23 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 24m
Train operators 11

Going from Basingstoke to Preston by train

About to set off from Basingstoke to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Basingstoke and Preston: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Basingstoke to Preston:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$183.23

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Basingstoke to Preston train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Basingstoke to Preston is at 00:07 and the last is at 23:44. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:02 and the last one is at 23:44. You can expect 48 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 7 minutes.

Average train travel time from Basingstoke to Preston

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 46 minutes, travelling a total distance of 298 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Basingstoke and Preston

Tickets for travel between Basingstoke and Preston can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Basingstoke to Preston travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Basingstoke to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Basingstoke to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Basingstoke to Preston covers a distance of 298 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.