There are 6 ways to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
56 min£6–21Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus 22
- Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 24mDrive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Swinton (Manchester) to Prestoncar 28.1 mi
32 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swinton (Manchester) to Prestontaxi 28.1 mi
32 min£65–80Line 22 bus, line 125 bus
- Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus 22
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy Streetbus 125
2h 22mLine 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus 22
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
2h 29m
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Swinton (Manchester) station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swinton Station and arriving at Percy Street via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swinton (Manchester) and arriving at Preston via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Swinton (Manchester) and Preston is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £22.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston, including transfers.
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Swinton Station.
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Swinton (Manchester) station.
The best way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is to train which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and line 125 bus, which costs and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Swinton (Manchester), England and Preston, England?
You can take a train from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swinton Station to Percy Street via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
Preston is 1h behind Swinton (Manchester). It is currently 10:05 AM in Swinton (Manchester) and 9:05 AM in Preston.
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston.
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