What is the best way to travel from Preston to Birmingham?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Birmingham from Preston. Check between different modes of transportation, look 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 get to Birmingham with just $17 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express6h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express3h 10m03:15 AMPrestonBus Station6:25 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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City Connect 367h 13m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
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Northern2h 42m05:51 AMPrestonCentral Station8:33 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 5:51:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express6h 20m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station3:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express7h 40m06:15 AMPrestonBus Station1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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City Connect 367h 40m06:15 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m08:40 AMPreston11:40 AMBirmingham0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 8:40:00 AM to , Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
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National Express3h 10m03:15 AMPrestonBus Station6:25 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 10m03:15 AMPrestonBus Station6:25 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express6h 20m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station3:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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City Connect 367h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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City Connect 366h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express7h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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City Connect 367h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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Avanti West Coast1h 49m08:17 AMPrestonCentral Station10:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 8:17:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 10:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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Avanti West Coast1h 49m09:18 AMPrestonCentral Station11:07 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 9:18:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 11:07:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m010:18 AMPrestonCentral Station12:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 10:18:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 12:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m04:18 PMPrestonCentral Station6:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 4:18:00 PM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 6:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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National Express7h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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City Connect 367h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
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Northern2h 12m06:54 AMPrestonLostock Hall Train Station9:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Lostock Hall Train Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:54:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 9:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 12m
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Avanti West Coast1h 49m08:17 AMPrestonCentral Station10:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 8:17:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 10:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m04:18 PMPrestonCentral Station6:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 4:18:00 PM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 6:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m09:18 AMPrestonCentral Station11:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 9:18:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 11:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Northern2h 42m05:51 AMPrestonCentral Station8:33 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 5:51:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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National Express3h 10m03:15 AMPrestonBus Station6:25 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express6h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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City Connect 366h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m08:40 AMPreston11:40 AMBirmingham0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 8:40:00 AM to , Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express6h 20m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station3:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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City Connect 366h 20m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)3:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 40m06:15 AMPrestonBus Station1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express3h 10m03:15 AMPrestonBus Station6:25 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 10m03:15 AMPrestonBus Station6:25 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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National Express6h 20m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station3:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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City Connect 366h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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City Connect 367h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m010:18 AMPrestonCentral Station12:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 10:18:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 12:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m04:18 PMPrestonCentral Station6:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 4:18:00 PM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 6:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m02:18 PMPrestonCentral Station4:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 2:18:00 PM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 4:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 49m08:17 AMPrestonCentral Station10:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 8:17:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 10:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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City Connect 366h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m04:18 PMPrestonCentral Station6:06 PMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 4:18:00 PM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 6:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 48m09:18 AMPrestonCentral Station11:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 9:18:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 11:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Avanti West Coast1h 49m08:17 AMPrestonCentral Station10:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0BasicA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 8:17:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 10:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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Northern2h 12m06:54 AMPrestonLostock Hall Train Station9:06 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Lostock Hall Train Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:54:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 9:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 12m
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FlixBus3h 35m02:15 PMPrestonBus Station5:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 2:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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National Express4h 10m010:35 PMPrestonBus Station2:45 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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City Connect 366h 35m09:35 AMPrestonBus Station (Stand 27)4:10 PMBirminghamCoach Station0BasicA Bus from City Connect 36 goes from Bus Station (Stand 27), Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 8m06:47 AMPrestonBus Station1:55 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:47:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 8m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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, Bus Station or Little Oaks Bus 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 $17 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, City Connect 36 and Avanti West Coast, 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, City Connect 36 and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express, City Connect 36 and FlixBus
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 94.5 miles.
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 $17 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
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