There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Swinton (Manchester) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Preston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Swinton (Manchester)train Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria / ...
1h 19m£9–54Drive 28.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Preston to Swinton (Manchester)car 28.5 mi
31 min£7–10Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Swinton Stationbus 22
1h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Swinton (Manchester)taxi 28.5 mi
31 min£65–85Bus, line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Swinton Church of St Peterbus 37 / ...
2h 41mBus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Swinton Stationbus 22
2h 42m
Preston to Swinton (Manchester) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Swinton (Manchester) is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Swinton (Manchester) is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Swinton (Manchester). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Swinton Church of St Peter via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Swinton (Manchester). However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Swinton (Manchester) via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Preston and Swinton (Manchester) is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Swinton (Manchester) without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Preston to Swinton (Manchester), including transfers.
Preston to Swinton (Manchester) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Swinton (Manchester) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Swinton (Manchester) is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Swinton (Manchester), England?
You can take a train from Preston to Swinton (Manchester) via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swinton (Manchester) via Bolton Interchange and Swinton Church of St Peter in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £5–8
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–7
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Swinton (Manchester)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
Train from Preston to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–7
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
- 1st Class
- £17–21
Train from Preston to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £19–23
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Swinton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Swinton Church of St Peter
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Preston Taxis LTD
- Phone
- +44 1772717171
- Website
- prestonprotaxis.co.uk
Ashton Allied Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 600 600
- Website
- ashtonallied.co.uk
AAA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 555 444
- Website
- aaataxispreston.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Swinton (Manchester) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
Swinton (Manchester) is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 3:45 PM in Preston and 4:45 PM in Swinton (Manchester).
Preston to Swinton (Manchester) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Swinton (Manchester) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Preston to Swinton (Manchester).
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