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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!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 10m
£12
£18
7
Train
1h 48m
£13
£21
14
Car
3h 0m
£16
£16
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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.

Sunday
from £13
Monday
from £13
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £12
Friday
from £14
Saturday
from £14

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 49m
    0
    08:17
    Preston
    Central Station
    10:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £13
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 49m
    0
    09:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    11:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    16:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    18:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    15:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    17:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £20

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 49m
    0
    08:17
    Preston
    Central Station
    10:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £13
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 49m
    0
    09:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    11:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    16:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    18:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    15:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    17:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £20
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    16:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    16:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • City Connect 36
    7h 13m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    14:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Basic
    £35
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    2h 42m
    0
    05:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    08:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £56

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    06:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    08:40
    Preston
    11:40
    Birmingham
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16

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.

Sunday
from 1h 48m
Monday
from 1h 48m
Tuesday
from 3h 10m
Wednesday
from 3h 10m
Thursday
from 3h 10m
Friday
from 2h 42m
Saturday
from 3h 0m

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    16:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    18:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    15:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    17:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £20
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    14:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    16:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £21
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 49m
    0
    08:17
    Preston
    Central Station
    10:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £13
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    16:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    18:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    15:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    17:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £20
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 48m
    0
    14:18
    Preston
    Central Station
    16:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £21
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 49m
    0
    08:17
    Preston
    Central Station
    10:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Basic
    from £13
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    16:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    06:47
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    2h 42m
    0
    05:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    08:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £56
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    06:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    16:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • City Connect 36
    6h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    16:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Basic
    £35

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    08:40
    Preston
    11:40
    Birmingham
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    14:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Preston
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    06:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
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!

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