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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

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    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 34m
    £30–141

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Regent Circusbus bus
    6h 53m
    £36–88

  3. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Swindoncar car 182 mi
    3h 5m
    £45–65

  4. Train, fly

    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 25m
    £103–349

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Regent Circusbus bus
    7h 32m

Preston to Swindon by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest 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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Regent Circus via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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