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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m 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.
Our recommendation
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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L02379Fastest
L02369Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Preston
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Preston:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Preston costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 6 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 bus and train 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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