What is the distance between Preston and Birmingham?

The distance between Preston and Birmingham is approximately 154 km (95 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Preston to Birmingham?

Buses departing from Preston City Centre Bus Station in Preston will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.

Bus Preston to Birmingham from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Birmingham on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 10m	2:45am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 10m	6:25am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 10m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 35m	5:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 10m	2:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h	8:15am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h	8:15am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h 10m	3:45am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:05 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

152 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $72	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $23	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,709 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29709 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $28

National Express Preston Birmingham recent customer reviews

Delays are bound to happen in every institution especially with transport but they are very professional in dealing with such and the drivers are very safety conscious

Richmond A.

May 7, 2018

Comfortable nice buses

Feziwe M.

June 20, 2022

Overall Good experience although I was quite cold throughout the journey

Mandy O.

January 1, 2020

City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,269 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Birmingham?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Preston and Birmingham?
The distance between Preston and Birmingham is approximately 154 km (95 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Preston to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Preston City Centre Bus Station in Preston will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$18

11-12

$23

Today

$18

11-14

$41

11-15

$22

11-16

$38

11-17

$17

11-18

$19

The cheapest trip from Preston to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $72 for a bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-17.