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How to get fromSwansea to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 45m
    £70–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 40m
    £30–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 24m
    £63–101

  4. Drive  192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Prestoncar car 192.5 mi
    4h 4m
    £48–69

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 48m
    £60–248

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 34m
    £68–136

Swansea to Preston by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Preston via Crewe in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bus Station via Millennium Point in around 8h 40m.

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