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The average train between Swansea and Preston takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Swansea to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Swansea and Preston is 252.4 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Preston via Crewe in around 4h 46m.
