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Compare train and coach 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 £57.
Distance: 253 km
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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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How to get to Preston from Swansea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Swansea to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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