The distance between Preston and Swindon is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Preston to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Navigation Street and then to Swindon A420.
There are several options for getting from Preston to Swindon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Preston and Swindon is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Preston and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Swindon is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Swindon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Preston and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Swindon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Navigation Street and Swindon A420. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Preston and Swindon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Swindon. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 355km (221 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 30m | £95($110) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £255($300) | every 3 hours | 477km (296 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £260($310) | hourly | 457km (284 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £32($38) | 4 times a week | 333km (207 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.