Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City Connect 36 | Bus | Preston [Lancs] | Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Preston City Centre Bus Station | Coach Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Preston City Centre Bus Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
City Connect 36 | Bus | Preston [Lancs] | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Preston Bus Station | Great Charles Street Queensway | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Preston to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£13 - £46 | Average duration4h 45m | 4kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£9 - £16 | Average duration1h 40m | 6kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Preston and Birmingham?
Stops in Preston
- A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK - B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK
Stops in Birmingham
- AMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
- C1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
- D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom - E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK - F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Preston to Birmingham
What's the distance between Preston and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Preston to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (154 km).
What is the best way to go from Preston to Birmingham without a car?
You can reach Birmingham from Preston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Preston to Birmingham was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £10 to £39 for a bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-26.
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.
