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Preston to Birmingham NEC buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Birmingham NEC takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Birmingham NEC bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston and Birmingham NEC. The service departs Preston at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 18:44:00. All services require a transfer at Millennium Point and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 34m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express Coventry4h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Birmingham NEC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Point every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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