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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Swinton is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Swinton is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Swinton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Swinton (South Yorks) via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Preston to Swinton?

The distance between Preston and Swinton is 84 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Swinton without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Preston to Swinton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Swinton bus from?

Preston to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Swinton train from?

Preston to Swinton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Swinton?

The best way to get from Preston to Swinton is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Swinton bus arrive?

Preston to Swinton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Swinton train arrive?

Preston to Swinton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Preston to Swinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Swinton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Preston to Swinton.

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

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Where can I stay near Swinton?

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Preston to Swinton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Preston and Swinton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Rockingham Road/Brameld Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Rotherham Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Swinton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 39m
£30–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
4h 28m
£12–20
Drive 76.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Swintoncar 76.4 mi
1h 35m
£19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A17 to Rockingham Road/Brameld Roadbus 22X
3h 53m
£36–68

Preston to Swinton by train

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Swinton, Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Swinton (South Yorks) via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Rockingham Road/Brameld Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Rotherham Interchange/A3 in around 4h 28m.

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