What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Preston?

About 95 miles (154 km) separate Birmingham and Preston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Preston?

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Preston start their journey at Birmingham Airport and wind up at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Birmingham to Preston from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Preston on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Coach Station	3h 25m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	5h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:41 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Preston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $47	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19

National Express Birmingham Preston recent customer reviews

The staff were friendly and helpful. The bus left bang on time. It was an excellent service.

Derek C.

March 16, 2019

The person I was sat next to had drugs on him and just bothered me the whole 2hrs he was on the coach... later he went to snort his drugs in the toilet before getting off the coach 🤦🏿‍♀️ Think I’ll just take the train next time

Happiness M.

October 6, 2018

Driver was excellent

Mohsin S.

March 13, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Preston?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Preston by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Preston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Preston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$18

11/18

$33

Today

$21

11/20

$14

11/21

$18

11/22

$16

11/23

$21

11/24

$18

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Preston was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $48 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.