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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Swindon
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Swindon will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Swindon 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 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 254 km
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£89 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Swindon trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:17 Preston | 4h46 | 12:03 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:18 Preston | 5h02 | 16:20 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Swindon
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Trains from Preston to Swindon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 19:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Swindon trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Swindon from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Swindon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Swindon 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 Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Swindon
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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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