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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Swansea
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
253 km
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.
The average ticket from Preston to Swansea will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.
10:185h12Preston15:30Swansea£1091One-way0 changes
10:025h28Preston15:30Swansea£1101One-way0 changes
- 10:185h12Preston15:30Swansea£1091One-way0 changes
- 10:025h28Preston15:30Swansea£1101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Preston to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 253 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£97 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Swansea trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:18 Preston | 5h12 | 15:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:06 Preston | 5h19 | 16:25 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Preston to Swansea.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Swansea
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Trains from Preston to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 3:46 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Swansea from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Preston to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Swansea by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Swansea
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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