How to get to Preston from Swansea

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Travel Information between Swansea and Preston

Distance156 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£24 - £70
Cheapest modeCoach • £24 • 10 h 12 min
Fastest modeTrain • £70 • 4 h 52 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

Take a train or coach to travel 156 miles between Swansea and Preston. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Swansea to Preston.

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FAQs: Swansea to Preston

Travel to Preston 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 Swansea to Preston.

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You can get from Swansea to Preston 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Preston is a coach with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Preston:

Taking a coach costs £46 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £70.

The fastest way from Swansea to Preston is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 52 min.

There are alternative travel options to Preston that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 10 h 12 min of travel time.

Preston is approximately 156 miles away from Swansea.

The average frequency per day from Swansea to Preston is:

  • 2 coaches a day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Preston as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Swansea to Preston:

    The following travel companies offer services from Swansea to Preston:

    • Travel with National Express for coaches to Preston. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Swansea to Preston tickets on Omio for £24.
    • Transport for Wales or first_great_western can take you to Preston by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Transport for Wales from Swansea to Preston for £70.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Swansea to Preston with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by coach with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Preston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Preston often also extend their holiday to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Preston and these popular destinations at a great price.

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