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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Preston is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Bus Station via Promenade, Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Swindon to Preston?

The distance between Swindon and Preston is 192 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Swindon to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Preston bus from?

Swindon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Preston train from?

Swindon to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Preston?

The best way to get from Swindon to Preston is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Swindon to Preston bus arrive?

Swindon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Preston train arrive?

Swindon to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Preston is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Swindon to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4h 32m
£79–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus
7h 49m
£22–37
Drive 182.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Prestoncar 182.6 mi
3h 7m
£45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 34m
£114–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 31m
£73–141

Swindon to Preston by train

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Bus Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub, and Newhall Street in around 7h 49m.

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