How much does a bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham cost?

The bus ticket price from Preston to Birmingham starts at R 265. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Preston to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Preston to Birmingham?

The average travel time between Preston and Birmingham is around 4h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 154 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Preston and Birmingham?

The number of buses from Preston to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Preston to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Preston to Birmingham?

When taking the bus from Preston to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, City Connect 36, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Birmingham?

Buses travelling between Preston and Birmingham leave from Preston City Centre Bus Station or Preston Bus Stop and arrive at Coach Station, Birmingham Airport, Bearwood.

Bus Preston to Birmingham from R 199 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Preston to Birmingham on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 10m	02:45	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 10m	02:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h 10m	03:45	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h 10m	03:45	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Birmingham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 10m	02:45	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 10m	06:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 10m	06:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 35m	17:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 10m	02:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h	08:15	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h	08:15	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h 10m	03:45	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:00 PM 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 R 274, 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 priceR 265 - R 874	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 274 - R 274	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29708 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 R 335

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

3.5/511 290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 268 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

How much does a bus ticket from Preston to Birmingham cost?
The bus ticket price from Preston to Birmingham starts at R 265. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Preston to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Preston to Birmingham?
The average travel time between Preston and Birmingham is around 4h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 154 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Preston and Birmingham?
The number of buses from Preston to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Preston to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Preston to Birmingham?
When taking the bus from Preston to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, City Connect 36, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Birmingham?
Buses travelling between Preston and Birmingham leave from Preston City Centre Bus Station or Preston Bus Stop and arrive at Coach Station, Birmingham Airport, Bearwood.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 333

11/11

R 218

Today

R 281

13/11

R 220

14/11

R 493

15/11

R 265

16/11

R 461

17/11

R 199

The cheapest trip from Preston to Birmingham was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 199

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 R 199 to R 876 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 R 199, which is on 2025-11-17.