4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Preston to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Birmingham
How to get from Preston to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W019808:17 AM1h49Preston station (PRE)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W019808:17 AM1h49Preston station (PRE)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L023579:19 AM1h48Preston station (PRE)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W0294810:18 AM1h48Preston station (PRE)12:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$391One-way0 transfers
Y25253+
C724788:20 AM2h36Preston station (PRE)10:56 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$601One-way1 transfer- L10136+C7516610:20 AM2h36Preston station (PRE)12:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:15 PM3h35Preston, Bus Station5:50 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$341One-way0 transfers
RL152 · NX540 · NX1209:35 AM6h35Preston, Bus Station4:10 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$401One-way2 transfers- RL152 · NX540 · NX1216:47 AM7h13Preston, Bus Station2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$401One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Preston to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Birmingham.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Birmingham:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Birmingham costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Birmingham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Travelling from Preston to Birmingham: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
