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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 €12.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€29 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m 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 Preston to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Preston to Birmingham.
There are 2 travel options from Preston to Birmingham: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Birmingham is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€8) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€11) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Preston and Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 46 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 10 min on average.
Birmingham is approximately 94 miles (152 km) away from Preston.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Birmingham is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Preston to Birmingham 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 Preston to Birmingham:
- Buses mostly leave from Preston, Bus Station and tend to arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Preston and tend to arrive in Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Preston to Birmingham:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Preston to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $13 (€11).
- Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains can take you to Birmingham by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Preston to Birmingham for $8 (€8).
Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Birmingham with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Birmingham with Avanti West Coast.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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