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Compare bus and train 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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Preston by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Preston
Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Preston.
There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Preston: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Preston is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Preston:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The fastest way to get to Preston from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 37 min.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance from Birmingham to Preston is approximately 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Preston is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Birmingham and Preston as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Preston:
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains most often depart from Birmingham at Birmingham New Street and arrive in Preston at Preston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Preston:
- You can travel by bus from Birmingham to Preston with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Birmingham to Preston tickets for $14 (€13) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Birmingham to Preston with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Cross Country, and you can find Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Preston tickets for $14 (€13) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Preston with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Preston as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Preston from Birmingham.
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