Which bus from Birmingham to Preston is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Birmingham to Preston. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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FlixBus3h 30m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway16:30PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 25m023:00BirminghamCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 45m003:25BirminghamCoach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express5h 50m015:00BirminghamCoach Station20:50PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 11/06/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/06/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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National Express3h 45m003:25BirminghamCoach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express5h 50m015:00BirminghamCoach Station20:50PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus3h 30m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway16:30PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 25m023:00BirminghamCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Cheapest bus trips Friday
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National Express3h 25m023:00BirminghamCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/06/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 45m003:25BirminghamCoach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express6h 50m015:00BirminghamCoach Station21:50PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus3h 30m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway16:30PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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National Express5h 50m015:00BirminghamCoach Station20:50PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 14/06/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/06/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express3h 45m003:25BirminghamCoach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 14/06/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express3h 25m023:00BirminghamCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 14/06/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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National Express3h 45m003:25BirminghamCoach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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FlixBus3h 30m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway16:30PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 25m023:00BirminghamCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 15/06/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/06/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Cheapest bus trips Monday
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FlixBus3h 30m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway16:30PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 16/06/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus3h 50m003:20BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway05:25Manchester AirportManchester Airport0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 03:20:00 to Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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National Express1h 25m005:45Manchester AirportManchester Airport07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/06/2025 05:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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FlixBus3h 30m013:00BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway16:30PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 17/06/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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National Express3h 25m023:00BirminghamCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 17/06/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/06/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 45m003:25BirminghamCoach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 17/06/2025 03:25:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/06/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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National Express5h 50m015:00BirminghamCoach Station20:50PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 17/06/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/06/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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All facts for Birmingham to Preston bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Birmingham to Preston in one click. Book your Birmingham to Preston bus ticket starting from £10!
Cheapest Bus | £10 |
Fastest Bus | 3h 25m |
Earliest Coach | 03:25 |
Latest Coach | 23:00 |
Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
Distance | 152.0 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Preston?
Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Birmingham for Preston. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 11/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Preston
Book the ticket from Birmingham to Preston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Birmingham to Preston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham to Preston are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Birmingham to Preston
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Preston:
Cheapest Price | £13 |
Fastest Coach | 3h 25m |
Earliest Coach | 03:25 |
Last Coach | 23:00 |
Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
Found on | 11/06/2025 |
FlixBus from Birmingham to Preston
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Preston:
Cheapest Price | £10 |
Fastest Coach | 3h 30m |
Earliest Coach | 13:00 |
Last Coach | 13:00 |
Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
Found on | 08/06/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Preston
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