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 £40 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.

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 Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 15m.

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 which takes 6h 15m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 which takes 6h 15m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Preston to Swanage bus arrive?

Preston to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 2087+ hotels available in Swanage.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Swanage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 15m
£93–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 23m
£44–78
Drive 259.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Swanagecar 259.2 mi
4h 57m
£65–93
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
5h 49m
£101–243
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
7h 52m
£118–198
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 23m
£122–192
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 Woking to Warehamtrain
7h 45m
£108–337

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Distance: 341.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 23m.

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