Preston to Birmingham bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Preston to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Feb 20

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

4 h 56 m

Buses per day

Distance

153 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Preston to Birmingham will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Preston for Birmingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Feb 20 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

02:25PM3h35

Preston, Carlisle Street

06:00PMBirmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway

$251One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:47AM7h08

Preston, Carlisle Street

01:55PMBirmingham, Coach Station

$271One-way

2 transfers

10:20PM4h10

Preston, Carlisle Street

02:30AMBirmingham, Coach Station

$291One-way

0 transfers

03:15AM3h10

Preston, Carlisle Street

06:25AMBirmingham, Coach Station

$381One-way

0 transfers

09:35AM6h35

Preston, Carlisle Street

04:10PMBirmingham, Coach Station

$491One-way

2 transfers

Preston to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, February 20

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express NX181 National ExpressNX181	03:15AM Preston, Carlisle Street	3h10	06:25AM Birmingham, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express RL152 National ExpressRL152	06:47AM Preston, Carlisle Street	7h08	01:55PM Birmingham, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express RL152 National ExpressRL152	09:35AM Preston, Carlisle Street	6h35	04:10PM Birmingham, Coach Station	2 transfers
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:25PM Preston, Carlisle Street	3h35	06:00PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX424 National ExpressNX424	10:20PM Preston, Carlisle Street	4h10	02:30AM Birmingham, Coach Station	0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Preston to Birmingham

Buses from Preston to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

94 miles (152 km)

Average bus duration

4h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$12 (€10)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 42m

First bus

00:15

Last bus

23:55

Price information

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

Find the best buses to Birmingham from Preston with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from $9 (€8). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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 between Preston and Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Preston to Birmingham bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $33

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Preston to Birmingham with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $13

FAQs: Bus from Preston to Birmingham

FAQs: Take the bus from Preston to Birmingham 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 Preston to Birmingham.

Cheap bus tickets from Preston to Birmingham can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Preston to Birmingham is $23 (€21); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Preston to Birmingham is 3 h 10 min to travel the 94 mile (152 km) long journey, with around there are 3 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Preston to Birmingham leaves at 12: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Preston to Birmingham leaves at 11: 55PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Preston to Birmingham without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. There are 3 direct buses from Preston to Birmingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Preston to Birmingham bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route between Preston and Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Preston, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Preston is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Preston to Birmingham is October.

You have options as you can travel from Preston to Birmingham 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular bus stations from Preston to Birmingham

Preston

Birmingham

The major bus station for departures in Preston is Preston, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston, Bus Station for your trip from Preston to Birmingham.

Preston, Bus Station