There are 5 ways to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
56 min£8–18Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus 22
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
2h 33m£5–8Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchangebus 22
- Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 25m£8–15Drive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Swinton (Manchester) to Prestoncar 28.1 mi
32 min£7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swinton (Manchester) to Prestontaxi 28.1 mi
32 min£120–150
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is to line 22 bus and bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Swinton (Manchester) station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Swinton Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swinton (Manchester) and arriving at Preston via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Swinton (Manchester) and Preston is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £18.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston, including transfers.
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Swinton Station.
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Swinton (Manchester) station.
The best way to get from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is to train which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 33m.
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 Bus Station via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Bolton to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Swinton Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
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- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Bond Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 207 0077
- Website
- bondtaxis.com
Get Black Cab
- Phone
- +44 161 327 4303
- Website
- getblackcab.com
Double Decks (South Manchester Radio Cabs)
- Phone
- +44 161 973 9999
- Website
- doubledecks.co.uk
ComCab Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Trafftax Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 941 2222
- Website
- trafftaxtaxis.co.uk
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
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Booking & Getting There
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
Swinton (Manchester) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swinton (Manchester) to Preston is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Swinton (Manchester) to Preston.
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