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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Preston is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Swansea to Preston?

The distance between Swansea and Preston is 236 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Swansea to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Preston bus from?

Swansea to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Preston train from?

Swansea to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Preston?

The best way to get from Swansea to Preston is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Swansea to Preston bus arrive?

Swansea to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Preston train arrive?

Swansea to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Preston is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Swansea to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Preston?

Book your Swansea to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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Swansea to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 43m
£81–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 40m
£27–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 32m
£69–142
Drive 192.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Prestoncar 192.5 mi
4h 4m
£48–69
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
5h 33m
£81–162

Swansea to Preston by train

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Distance: 234.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Preston via Crewe in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Preston Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 40m.

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