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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Swanage is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Swanage?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Preston to Swanage?

The distance between Preston and Swanage is 344 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Swanage without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Preston to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Swanage bus from?

Preston to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Swanage train from?

Preston to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Swanage?

The best way to get from Preston to Swanage is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Preston to Swanage bus arrive?

Preston to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Swanage train arrive?

Preston to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Swanage is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Preston to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2101+ hotels available in Swanage.

Preston to Swanage - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 26m
£114–239
Drive 259.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Swanagecar 259.2 mi
4h 57m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
12h 6m
£66–155
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h
£105–252
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 59m
£134–208
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 49m
£144–214
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Mowlem Courtbus
8h 37m
£126–377

Preston to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

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6h 26mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.7 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 6m.

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