Birmingham to Preston bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Preston

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
01:00PM3h30
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
04:30PMPreston, Carlisle Street
$171One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
National Express
11:00PM3h25
Birmingham, Coach Station
02:25AMPreston, Carlisle Street
$221One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:20AM3h20
Birmingham
01:40PMPreston, Carlisle Street
$301One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:00PM5h50
Birmingham, Coach Station
08:50PMPreston, Carlisle Street
$311One-way
2 transfers
National Express
03:25AM3h45
Birmingham, Coach Station
07:10AMPreston, Carlisle Street
$441One-way
0 transfers

Birmingham to Preston bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express03:25AM Birmingham, Coach Station3h45 07:10AM Preston, Carlisle Street0 transfersDirect
Megabus10:20AM Birmingham3h20 01:40PM Preston, Carlisle Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus01:00PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway3h30 04:30PM Preston, Carlisle Street0 transfersDirect
National Express03:00PM Birmingham, Coach Station5h50 08:50PM Preston, Carlisle Street2 transfers
National Express11:00PM Birmingham, Coach Station3h25 02:25AM Preston, Carlisle Street0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Birmingham to Preston

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Fastest Journey

3 h 20 m

Average

3 h 58 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

153 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Preston every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Megabus
10:20AM3h20
Birmingham
01:40PMPreston, Carlisle Street
$301One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
11:00PM3h25
Birmingham, Coach Station
02:25AMPreston, Carlisle Street
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:00PM3h30
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
04:30PMPreston, Carlisle Street
$171One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:25AM3h45
Birmingham, Coach Station
07:10AMPreston, Carlisle Street
$441One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:00PM5h50
Birmingham, Coach Station
08:50PMPreston, Carlisle Street
$311One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Preston

distanceDistance94 miles (152 km)
durationAverage bus duration3 h 15 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$27 (€23)
frequencyBus frequency2 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 2 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersMegabus, National Express or FlixBus

Buses from Birmingham to Preston cover the 94 miles (152 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 15 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $27 (€23), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Birmingham to Preston

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus buses will get you between Birmingham and Preston from $9 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Birmingham to Preston, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Birmingham to Preston with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $24
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Preston

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Preston with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Preston.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Preston can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham to Preston is $27 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham to Preston bus time is 3 h 15 min   covering the 94 mile (152 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Birmingham to Preston leaves at 9: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Birmingham to Preston leaves at 11: 15 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Birmingham to Preston with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the route from Birmingham to Preston you can take a bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Birmingham and Preston on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Preston, Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Preston from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Preston by bus is August.
You have options as you can travel from Birmingham to Preston 2 different ways: train or bus.

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