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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Preston to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express, City Connect 36 or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $17
tomorrow
from $17
Wednesday
from $17
Thursday
from $17
Friday
from $46
Saturday
from $17
Sunday
from $20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 53m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Preston
    Central Station
    9:23 AM
    Birmingham
    West Bromwich
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    6:47 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • City Connect 36
    7h 8m
    0
    6:47 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $46
  • City Connect 36
    6h 35m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    4:10 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    6:47 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    7h 8m
    0
    6:47 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • City Connect 36
    7h 8m
    0
    6:47 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $47
  • City Connect 36
    6h 35m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    4:10 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • City Connect 36
    7h 13m
    0
    6:47 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    2:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $46
  • City Connect 36
    6h 35m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    4:10 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    3h 35m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • City Connect 36
    7h 40m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    1:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $45
  • City Connect 36
    6h 20m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station (Stand 27)
    3:55 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    City Connect 36
    Economy
    $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    6:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 39m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Preston
    Central Station
    11:49 AM
    Birmingham
    West Bromwich
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    $72
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 32m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Preston
    Central Station
    11:42 AM
    Birmingham
    Marston Green Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    $75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      2:25 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      6:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $5

Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Preston and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Preston to Birmingham. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Preston and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Preston to Birmingham, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Preston and Birmingham, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Preston to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express, City Connect 36 and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Preston to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 3h 10m
Earliest Bus 3:15 AM
Latest Bus 10:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 94.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express, City Connect 36, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast

Cheapest bus connections from Preston to Birmingham

Every day, 4 buses from 4 bus companies leave Preston for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
$22
Tuesday 05/06
$21
Wednesday 05/07
$26
Thursday 05/08
$21
Friday 05/09
$19
Saturday 05/10
$18
Sunday 05/11
$20
Monday 05/12
$14
Tuesday 05/13
$20
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
$17
Friday 05/16
$17
Saturday 05/17
Sunday 05/18
$17
Monday 05/19
$15
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
$17
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$27
Saturday 05/24
$17
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
$17
Tuesday 05/27
$22
Wednesday 05/28
$22
Thursday 05/29
$17
Friday 05/30
$23
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Preston to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Birmingham, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Preston to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Preston to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Preston to Birmingham, 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 buses from Preston to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Preston to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Preston to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Preston to Birmingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Preston to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 3h 10m
Earliest Bus 3:15 AM
Last Bus 10:20 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Birmingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Preston and Birmingham.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Preston to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Preston to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Preston to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Preston to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Preston to Birmingham bus

How much does a Preston Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 4h 10m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Preston to Birmingham?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Preston to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Preston to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Preston to Birmingham take?

The fastest bus from Preston to Birmingham is offered by National Express and takes 3h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Preston starts at 3:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Preston to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Preston for Birmingham starts at 10:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Preston Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Preston to Birmingham, passengers can travel with National Express, City Connect 36 and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, City Connect 36 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Preston to Birmingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Preston Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Preston Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Preston to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Preston to Birmingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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