What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Swanley?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Swanley is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Swanley?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Swanley is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Swanley via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Swanley?

The distance between Preston and Swanley is 229 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Swanley without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Swanley?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Preston to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Swanley train from?

Preston to Swanley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Swanley?

The best way to get from Preston to Swanley is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Preston to Swanley train arrive?

Preston to Swanley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Swanley is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston to Swanley.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Swanley?

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 10289+ hotels available in Swanley.

Preston to Swanley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Swanley by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
3h 10m
£59–231
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
7h 43m
£19–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
7h 41m
£22–53
Drive 233.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Swanley233.4 mi
4h 21m
£58–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4h 44m
£79–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 39m
£202–440
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
6h 43m
£94–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
6h 2m
£102–266

Preston to Swanley by train and subway

219Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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