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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Birmingham

Composite routes from Preston to Birmingham

Cheapest
1 h 43 min
Car
152 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Bus Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Manchester Airport Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$13.92
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$20.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs $8.70 - $17.39 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Preston Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Preston to Birmingham?

The distance between Preston and Birmingham is 165 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Birmingham?

The train from Preston to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birmingham bus from?

Preston to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birmingham train from?

Preston to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Preston to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $39.13 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Birmingham bus arrive?

Preston to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street station.

Where does the Preston to Birmingham train arrive?

Preston to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Birmingham is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Preston to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Birmingham?

Book your Preston to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham?

Book your Preston to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.

Can I share a ride from Preston to Birmingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Preston and Birmingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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