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

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There are 6 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 33m
    £79–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circus Swindonbus bus
    7h 20m
    £34–82

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    6h 29m
    £53–94

  4. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Swindoncar car 182 mi
    3h 5m
    £46–66

  5. 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 26m
    £105–319

  6. 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
    4h 49m
    £120–239

Preston to Swindon by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Regent Circus Swindon via Birmingham Coach Station, Royal Well Bus Station, and Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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