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How to get fromPreston to Swindonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    4h 35m
    £80–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus Swindonbus bus
    8h 10m
    £27–53

  3. Drive 181.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Swindoncar car 181.6 mi
    3h 5m
    £45–64

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    4h 45m
    £115–369

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain train
    5h 15m
    £126–269

Preston to Swindon by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Regent Circus Swindon via Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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