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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Preston:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Preston costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
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How to get from Birmingham to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM3h45Birmingham6:10 AMPreston$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:25 AM3h45Birmingham6:10 AMPreston$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:00 PM3h25Birmingham2:25 AMPreston$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:40 PM3h30Birmingham5:10 PMPreston$221One-way0 transfers- 10:40 PM7h30Birmingham6:10 AMPreston$281One-way0 transfers
- 3:25 AM3h45Birmingham7:10 AMPreston$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Preston:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Preston costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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