Trains from Swindon to Preston

Swindon to Preston train information

Swindon Preston train map

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Arrival Preston, England
Departure Swindon, England
Distance 158 Miles
  • Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Swindon (South West England) to Preston (North West England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.
  • Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to travel the 158 miles from Swindon to Preston.
  • Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

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Swindon - Preston prices calendar

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

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Best prices for Swindon to Preston trains

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

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Discount Swindon - Preston train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your Swindon Preston train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Swindon Preston ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Preston to Swindon (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Swindon to Preston train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare