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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 28 Mar
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
253 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
G3337105:506h42
Preston station (PRE)12:32Swansea station (SWA)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Fastest
G3337105:506h42
Preston station (PRE)12:32Swansea station (SWA)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Preston to Swansea train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 March
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry G33371 | 05:50 Preston station (PRE) | 6h42 | 12:32 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Preston to Swansea
Trains from Preston to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £27 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach from £27
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 03:41 |
Last train 20:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail and Virgin Trains trains Preston to Swansea
For as little as £54 you can travel by train to Swansea from Preston with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail and Virgin Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Transport for Wales from Preston to Swansea train information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 21 min
- Cheapest Price: £54
FAQs: Preston to Swansea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Swansea.
Cheap train tickets from Preston to Swansea can start from as little as £70 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Preston to Swansea is £103; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Preston to Swansea is 4 h 25 min to travel the 156 mile long route, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Preston to Swansea leaves at 03: 41. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Preston to Swansea leaves at 20: 01.
There are 6 trains a day from Preston to Swansea which require at least one change with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Preston to Swansea train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Preston to Swansea to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 01.
A trip to Swansea from Preston is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Preston to Swansea is July.
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