How to get from Swinton to Preston by bus and train?

From Swinton to Preston by bus and train

To get from Swinton to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Chester Street station to Swinton Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Salford Crescent station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Chester Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Street
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Agecroft
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swinton Station (Stop A)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swinton (Manchester)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salford Crescent
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Swinton to Preston by bus and train via 38 and NORTHERN

To get from Swinton to Preston in North West, take the 38 bus from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop A) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Salford Crescent station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop A)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Crescent
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swinton to Preston

The distance between Swinton, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 33.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swinton to Preston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swinton

Swinton is located at Partington Lane, North West and the nearest public transport station is Chester Street.

Train stations close to Swinton:

  • Clifton (Manchester)

Bus stations close to Swinton:

  • Chester Street
  • Swinton Church Of St Peter (Stop H)
  • Swinton Church Of St Peter (Stop G)

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Lava Ignite (Stand G).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Lava Ignite (Stand G)
  • Waterstones (Stand F)
  • Boots (Stand E)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Swinton to Preston by bus and train via 38 and NORTHERN

To get from Swinton to Preston in North West, take the 38 bus from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop A) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Salford Crescent station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop A)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Crescent
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swinton to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swinton to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Preston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swinton to Preston?

    The 21 bus line goes from Chester Street station near Swinton in Swinton to Agecroft station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Agecroft station near Preston in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swinton to Preston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Swinton in Swinton and Preston in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swinton to get to Preston?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Chester Street stop near Swinton in Swinton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swinton and Preston?

    Get off the bus at the Agecroft station, which is closest to Preston in North West.

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