Basel to Preston Trains

Basel to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Preston takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 36m
Duration: 845 mi
Distance: £333
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain

8h 51m

£255–514

Basel to Preston train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:30 PM → 10:45 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:39 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:46 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
19h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 44m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:39 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:46 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
19h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 44m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:39 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:46 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
19h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 44m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:39 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:46 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
19h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:38 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:38 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:46 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
11h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:38 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 11:19 PM
10h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Strasbourg

Basel to Preston train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:30 PM → 10:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:38 PM

12:54 PM → 9:39 PM

2:54 PM → 11:46 PM

4:54 PM → 11:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:38 PM

12:54 PM → 9:39 PM

2:54 PM → 11:46 PM

4:54 PM → 11:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:38 PM

12:54 PM → 9:39 PM

2:54 PM → 11:46 PM

4:54 PM → 11:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:38 PM

12:54 PM → 9:39 PM

2:54 PM → 11:46 PM

4:54 PM → 11:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:38 PM

12:54 PM → 8:38 PM

2:54 PM → 11:46 PM

4:54 PM → 3:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:38 PM

9:30 AM → 5:38 PM

11:30 AM → 8:38 PM

1:30 PM → 11:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Preston, England?

Train from St Louis to Strasbourg

Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Est

Train trips from Basel

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4:54 PM → 3:36 AM
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