Preston to Swansea Trains

Preston to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Swansea takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 13m

£79–160

Preston to Swansea train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Preston and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:38 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

8:59 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

4:22 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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