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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Preston is to bus and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Preston via Elephant & Castle station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Swanley to Preston?

The distance between Swanley and Preston is 231 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Swanley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Preston train from?

Swanley to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.

Where does the Swanley to Preston train arrive?

Swanley to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Preston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Swanley to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Swanley to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2315+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swanley to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 30m
£56–138
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
8h 17m
£42–133
Drive 236 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Prestoncar 236 mi
4h 18m
£59–85
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 20m
£89–318
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 21m
£246–386
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 16m
£118–280
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 39m
£387–647

Swanley to Preston by train and subway

217Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Preston via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 30m.

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