The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to Preston
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Preston will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 buses that leave Swindon for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 10 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:2010h50Swindon17:10Preston£281One-way0 changes
6:2010h50Swindon17:10Preston£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Preston coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:20 Swindon | 10h50 | 17:10 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to Preston
Buses from Swindon to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:20, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 254 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 254 km |
Average bus duration 9h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 6:20 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Swindon to PrestonYou can travel by bus between Swindon to Preston with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swindon to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Preston by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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