Bus Tickets from Birmingham to Preston

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Preston on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Coach Station
Preston [Lancs]Cheapest
National Express
Coach Station
Preston City Centre Bus StationFastest
National Express
Coach Station
Preston [Lancs]No tags
Flixbus
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Preston Bus StationNo tags
National Express
Coach Station
Preston City Centre Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Preston

Bus
Average PriceUS$17 - US$42Average Duration3h 45m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$25 - US$25Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Preston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham to Preston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$24
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance159 km
Latest bus departure11:05pm

Birmingham to Preston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Preston

  1. What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Preston?

    The distance covered from Birmingham to Preston is 154 km (95 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Preston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-02
US$26
10-03
US$25
Today
US$24
10-05
US$18
10-06
US$19
10-07
US$16
10-08
US$15
10-09
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Preston was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Birmingham to Preston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Preston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Birmingham to Preston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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