What is the best way to travel from Preston to Birmingham?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Birmingham from Preston. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Preston?
You can reach Birmingham with just £12 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 49m008:17PrestonCentral Station10:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 08:17:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 10:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 49m009:18PrestonCentral Station11:07BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 09:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 11:07:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m016:18PrestonCentral Station18:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 16:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 18:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m015:18PrestonCentral Station17:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 15:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
-
Avanti West Coast1h 49m008:17PrestonCentral Station10:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 08:17:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 10:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 49m009:18PrestonCentral Station11:07BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 09:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 11:07:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m016:18PrestonCentral Station18:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 16:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 18:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m015:18PrestonCentral Station17:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 15:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
National Express6h 20m009:35PrestonCoach Station15:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Trains Monday
Cheapest Buses Monday
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
National Express6h 35m009:35PrestonCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
-
National Express6h 35m009:35PrestonCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
City Connect 367h 13m006:47PrestonBus Station (Stand 27)14:00BirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 14:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
-
Northern2h 42m005:51PrestonCentral Station08:33BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 05:51:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 08:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
-
National Express6h 20m009:35PrestonCoach Station15:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express7h 40m006:15PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
BlaBlaCar3h 0m008:40Preston11:40Birmingham0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 08:40:00 to , Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Preston to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham from Preston in just 1h 48m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m016:18PrestonCentral Station18:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 16:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 18:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m015:18PrestonCentral Station17:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 15:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m014:18PrestonCentral Station16:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 14:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 49m008:17PrestonCentral Station10:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 08:17:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 10:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m016:18PrestonCentral Station18:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 16:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 18:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m015:18PrestonCentral Station17:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 15:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 48m014:18PrestonCentral Station16:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 14:18:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 16:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
-
Avanti West Coast1h 49m008:17PrestonCentral Station10:06BirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 08:17:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 10:06:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
National Express6h 20m009:35PrestonCoach Station15:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
National Express6h 35m009:35PrestonCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
National Express7h 8m006:47PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 06:47:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Buses Thursday
-
Northern2h 42m005:51PrestonCentral Station08:33BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 05:51:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 08:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
-
National Express3h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station06:25BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 03:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express6h 35m009:35PrestonCoach Station16:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
-
City Connect 366h 35m009:35PrestonBus Station (Stand 27)16:10BirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 16:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
-
BlaBlaCar3h 0m008:40Preston11:40Birmingham0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 08:40:00 to , Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
-
FlixBus3h 35m014:15PrestonCoach Station17:50BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 14:15:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
-
National Express4h 10m022:35PrestonCoach Station02:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 22:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
-
National Express6h 20m009:35PrestonCoach Station15:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
-
National Express7h 40m006:15PrestonCoach Station13:55BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 02/08/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Preston to Birmingham
What are the most popular stations in Preston and Birmingham?
In Preston, you will usually depart from Central Station, Coach Station or Little Oaks Coach Stop, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Preston? With 5 connections between 6 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Preston and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £12 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Birmingham in just 1h 48m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Preston and Birmingham are National Express, Avanti West Coast and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Preston and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bamber Bridge or to Erdington, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Preston to Birmingham?
The most popular companies between Preston and Birmingham, are National Express, Avanti West Coast and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and City Connect 36
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Preston to Birmingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Preston to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Preston to Birmingham
How can I reach Birmingham from Preston?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Birmingham from Preston.
How far is Birmingham from Preston?
The distance between Preston and Birmingham is 152.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Preston and Birmingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 26 kgs, and a flight 37 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Preston to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham with just £12 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Birmingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 1h 48m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Preston and to Birmingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Preston and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Preston
- Birmingham to Preston
- Blackpool to Preston
- Bristol to Preston
- Burnley to Preston
- Cambridge to Preston
- Carlisle to Preston
- Edinburgh to Preston
- Exeter to Preston
- Glasgow to Preston
- Leeds to Preston
- Leicester to Preston
- Liverpool to Preston
- London Gatwick Airport to Preston
- London to Preston
- Luton Airport to Preston
- Manchester to Preston
- Milton Keynes to Preston
- Oxford to Preston
- Sheffield to Preston
- Windermere to Preston
- Trips to Birmingham
- Aberdeen to Birmingham
- Blackpool to Birmingham
- Bradford to Birmingham
- Cambridge to Birmingham
- Cardiff to Birmingham
- Cheltenham to Birmingham
- Edinburgh to Birmingham
- Exeter to Birmingham
- Inverness to Birmingham
- Leeds to Birmingham
- Leicester to Birmingham
- Liverpool to Birmingham
- London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham
- Manchester Airport to Birmingham
- Newmarket to Birmingham
- Newquay to Birmingham
- Norwich to Birmingham
- Nottingham to Birmingham
- Paris to Birmingham
- Rugby to Birmingham
- Sheffield to Birmingham
- Swansea to Birmingham
- Weston Super Mare to Birmingham
- Yeovil Junction to Birmingham