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How to get fromSwinton (Manchester) to Prestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    56 min
    £10–20

  2. Line 22 bus, line 125 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy Streetbus bus 125
    2h 22m
    £5

  3. Line 22 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 25m
    £9–17

  4. Drive 28.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swinton (Manchester) to Prestoncar car 28.1 mi
    32 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swinton (Manchester) to Prestontaxi taxi 28.1 mi
    32 min
    £65–80

  6. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2h 29m
    £6–13

Swinton (Manchester) to Preston by train

Calendar220Weekly Trains
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Swinton (Manchester), England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swinton Station to Percy Street via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 22m.

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