Swindon to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Swindon to Preston
Find the key information for travelling by train from Swindon 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.
Taking the train from Swindon to Preston
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Train travel between Swindon and Preston: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Swindon to Preston:
Cheapest tickets: CA$148.20
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.
Swindon to Preston departure timetable
On this route, 64 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Swindon at 05:24 and the last leaving at 23:36 during the week.
For weekend travel to Preston, the earliest departure is at 00:42 and the last one is at 22:52. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 9 minutes.
Train travel time and distance from Swindon to Preston
Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 19 minutes. The total distance travelled is 252 kilometres.
When are tickets between Swindon and Preston available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Swindon and Preston can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Learn even more about travelling from Swindon to Preston by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Preston.
FAQs about the train journey from Swindon to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Swindon to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Swindon and Preston spans 252 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is CA$148.20. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 3 months in advance.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.
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