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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Preston
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Preston will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Preston 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 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 19 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.
8:545h31Swansea14:25Preston£1021One-way0 changes- 8:336h19Swansea14:52Preston£1111One-way0 changes
- 8:545h31Swansea14:25Preston£1021One-way0 changes
- 8:336h19Swansea14:52Preston£1111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Preston 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 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 253 km
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£87 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Preston trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:33 Swansea | 6h19 | 14:52 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:54 Swansea | 5h31 | 14:25 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Preston
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Trains from Swansea to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 23:32 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Preston trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Preston 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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FAQs: Swansea to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Preston 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 Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Preston
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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
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