Swindon to Preston Trains

Swindon to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Preston takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

5h 22m
Duration: 191 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain

4h 31m

£72–117

Swindon to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:30 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 2:51 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:21 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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