What is the distance between Preston and Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 95 miles (154 km).

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

If you're headed to Birmingham from Preston, chances are that your bus will depart from Preston City Centre Bus Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Winterbourne House and Garden, Spa, Thinktank Science Museum, National Motorcycle Museum and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Bus Preston to Birmingham from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Birmingham on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 35m	5:50pm	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	Cheapest
	Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 10m	6:25am	Coach Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 10m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	6:47am	Preston [Lancs]	7h 8m	1:55pm	Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	6:47am	Preston [Lancs]	7h 8m	1:55pm	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:58 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $58	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $20	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 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 Preston Birmingham recent customer reviews

Delays are bound to happen in every institution especially with transport but they are very professional in dealing with such and the drivers are very safety conscious

Richmond A.

May 7, 2018

Comfortable nice buses

Feziwe M.

June 20, 2022

Overall Good experience although I was quite cold throughout the journey

Mandy O.

January 1, 2020

City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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

3.5/54,273 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 Preston and Birmingham?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Preston and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$28

11/17

$12

Today

$13

11/19

$14

11/20

$14

11/21

$15

11/22

$15

11/23

$20

The cheapest trip from Preston to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $12

To 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 $12 to $50 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually City Connect 36, 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.