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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, London Heathrow Airport and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Swanage to Preston?

The distance between Swanage and Preston is 344 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Swanage to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Preston bus from?

Swanage to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Preston?

The best way to get from Swanage to Preston is to train via London which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Swanage to Preston bus arrive?

Swanage to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Preston is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Swanage to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Preston.

Swanage to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
6h 11m
£66–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
11h 17m
£30–77
Drive 259.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Prestoncar 259.3 mi
4h 55m
£62–90
Line 50 bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 13m
£71–186
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 28m
£57–222
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 50m
£37–420
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 1m
£67–257
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
7h 43m
£99–328

Swanage to Preston by bus and train

91Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.8 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Newhall St in around 11h 17m.

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