- Distance: 102.8 mi
- Duration: 1h 47m
The average train between Preston and Birmingham takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
Preston to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Preston to Birmingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Birmingham is 152.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
