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Compare train and bus for Preston to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Birmingham 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 2h 13m. 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 $12.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m 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 Preston to Birmingham:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Birmingham costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Birmingham
How to get from Preston to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:15 PM3h35Preston, Bus Station5:50 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:15 PM3h35Preston, Bus Station5:50 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W3390310:18 AM1h48Preston station (PRE)12:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W342718:17 AM1h49Preston station (PRE)10:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$211One-way0 transfers
- W342659:19 AM1h48Preston station (PRE)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$241One-way0 transfers
- W341602:18 PM1h48Preston station (PRE)4:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$271One-way0 transfers
RL152 · NX540 · NX5417:55 AM6h45Preston, Bus Station2:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$351One-way2 transfers- NX1813:20 AM3h05Preston, Bus Station6:25 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$371One-way0 transfers
- NX42410:35 PM4h10Preston, Bus Station2:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Birmingham:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Birmingham costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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