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The average train between Swindon and Preston takes 5h 21m 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.
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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Preston station via Cheltenham Spa station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Swindon to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Swindon and Preston is 252.9 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 31m.
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