Trains from Preston to Swindon

Preston to Swindon train information

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train between Preston (North West England) to Swindon (South West England). The services on board can change depending on the train company.

Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Swindon from Preston. The average travel time from Preston to Swindon is 4h29m to cover the 158 miles.

Looking at our data, the best fare to travel by train in the next month is £83.53. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Preston to Swindon train tickets

Preston - Swindon prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Preston to Swindon by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Preston - Swindon: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Preston to Swindon are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £45 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £75 for your train. Thus, you may save 41% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Preston to Swindon trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Preston and Swindon by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Swindon to Preston and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Preston - Swindon train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Preston Swindon train ticket.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Preston to Swindon? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Preston Swindon ticket (i.e.: £103.62)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£103.62 = 0.85. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 1 trips from Preston to Swindon (one way trip).

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey