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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Preston is to bus and train which costs £20 - £85 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Preston via London Bridge station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Swanley to Preston?

The distance between Swanley and Preston is 227 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Swanley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Preston train from?

Swanley to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Preston?

The best way to get from Swanley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £85 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Swanley to Preston train arrive?

Swanley to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Preston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Swanley to Preston.

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

Book your Swanley to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2178+ hotels available in Preston.

Swanley to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 6m
£62–235
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 45m
£20–83
Drive 236 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Preston236 mi
4h 13m
£59–86
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 28m
£79–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
7h 51m
£24–83
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 18m
£210–453
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 19m
£101–264
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 46m
£76–318

Swanley to Preston by train and subway

95Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 226.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 6h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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