Swansea to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Swansea to Preston
Find the key information for travelling by train from Swansea to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Going from Swansea to Preston by train
About to set off from Swansea to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Train cost between Swansea and Preston: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$166.44, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Swansea to Preston train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 03:52.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:32.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 03:33.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:34.
32 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 8 minutes.
Average train travel time from Swansea to Preston
The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 28 minutes, travelling a total distance of 251 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Swansea to Preston?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Making the most of your trip to Preston
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.
FAQs about the train journey from Swansea to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Swansea to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Swansea and Preston is 251 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$166.44. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 4 hours and 28 minutes.
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