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How to get fromSwindon to Prestonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
    4h 37m
    £54–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    7h 43m
    £25–48

  3. Drive 182.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Prestoncar182.7 mi
    3h 4m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    4h 43m
    £102–398

  5. Train

    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 38m
    £40–148

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    8h 12m
    £39–91

Swindon to Preston by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Preston via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, and Newhall St in around 7h 43m.

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