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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Preston is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 6m.

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 6m and costs £40 - £65.

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 31m.

How far is it from Swindon to Preston?

The distance between Swindon and Preston is 192 miles. The road distance is 183.8 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 31m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Swindon to Preston, including transfers.

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.

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 6m 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?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Swindon to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon 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
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 31m
£37–148
Train, bus
cheapest
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 Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
6h 34m
£33–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf6
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 19m
£48–69
Drive 182.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Prestoncar 182.7 mi
3h 6m
£45–65
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 43m
£100–379

Swindon to Preston by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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 31m.

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