Train duration | 3h49m |
Arrival | Basingstoke, England |
Departure | Preston, England |
Distance | 186 Miles |
Lowest train price | from £43.70 |
Average train price | £102.00 |
Which operators can I use?
The route connecting Preston, which is in England and Basingstoke, located in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
How much times does it take?
There are 186 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Preston to Basingstoke is normally 3h49m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Basingstoke from Preston, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.
What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?
Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £43.70. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.
from £43.70 | MORE | 3h49m |
from €44.00 | MORE | 13h40m | |
from £32.66 | MORE | 13h40m |
Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Preston to Basingstoke by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.
Departure | Arrival | Duration | Company |
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Today | |||
There are no more services available today. | |||
Tuesday 17 June | |||
Preston 08:00 |
Basingstoke 11:48 |
3h15m | Multiple companies |
Preston 09:00 |
Basingstoke 12:47 |
3h14m | Multiple companies |
Preston 10:00 |
Basingstoke 13:47 |
3h15m | Multiple companies |
The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.
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We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Preston and Basingstoke by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Basingstoke to Preston and find the best deal for your outbound journey.
From | To | Price | Departure on | At | Company | Searched |
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Preston |
Basingstoke |
£43.70 | 17/06/2025 | 09:18 | 18 days ago | |
Preston |
Basingstoke |
£77.50 | 17/06/2025 | 10:00 | 18 days ago | |
Preston |
Basingstoke |
£97.20 | 17/06/2025 | 08:20 | 18 days ago | |
Preston |
Basingstoke |
£103.70 | 17/06/2025 | 09:20 | 18 days ago | |
Preston |
Basingstoke |
£104.50 | 17/06/2025 | 09:00 | 18 days ago | |
Preston |
Basingstoke |
£181.00 | 17/06/2025 | 08:00 | 18 days ago |
Best prices for the next 180 days.
National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Preston Basingstoke train ticket.
Why should I buy a railcard?
When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Preston to Basingstoke? Check with your calculator, taking into account:
A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)
B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)
C = average price for a Preston Basingstoke ticket (i.e.: £101.27)(1)
Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.
In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£101.27 = 0.87. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 1 trips from Preston to Basingstoke (one way journey).
How much does a railcard cost?
Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.
(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey
Train Journey | Average price without railcard(1) | With a railcard 34% off(2) | Saving based on a one-way trip | Number of return trips to pay off the cost |
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Preston to Basingstoke train | £101.27 | £67.51 | £33.76 | 0.87 |
(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way
(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare
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