What's the distance between Preston and Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Preston to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (154 km).

What is the best way to go from Preston to Birmingham without a car?

You can reach Birmingham from Preston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Preston to Birmingham from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Preston to Birmingham on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 35m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:14 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

95 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£12 - £39	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29711 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £15

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.

7 May 2018

Comfortable nice buses

Feziwe M.

20 June 2022

Overall Good experience although I was quite cold throughout the journey

Mandy O.

1 January 2020

City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,325 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 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 by bus from Preston to Birmingham

What's the distance between Preston and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Preston to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (154 km).
What is the best way to go from Preston to Birmingham without a car?
You can reach Birmingham from Preston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£29

14/11

£21

Today

£12

16/11

£22

17/11

£9

18/11

£10

19/11

£11

20/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Preston to Birmingham was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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 £9 to £38 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 £9, which is on 2025-11-17.