There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 12m£79–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
8h 45m£27–45Drive 192 mi
- Drive from Preston to Swanseacar 192 mi
4h 4m£48–69
Preston to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Swansea is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Swansea via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Preston and Swansea is 236 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Preston to Swansea, including transfers.
Preston to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.
Preston to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Swansea via Crewe in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Preston to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Swansea is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Preston to Swansea.
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