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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Preston is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 55m.

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 - £95.

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 9m and costs £110 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Swanage to Preston, including transfers.

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 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Swanage to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, car, line 50 bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Swanage to Preston by train, car, bus, 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 9m
£114–325
Drive 259.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Prestoncar 259.3 mi
4h 55m
£64–92
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 11m
£90–217
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
7h 24m
£112–352
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 34m
£118–359
Line 50 bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 53m
£81–252
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 41m
£123–365

Swanage to Preston by bus, train, and subway

181Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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 9m.

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