What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Preston is to rideshare which costs £7 - £14 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Preston is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Preston?

The distance between Birmingham and Preston is 103 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Preston?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Preston takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Preston bus from?

Birmingham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Preston train from?

Birmingham to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Preston?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Preston is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Birmingham to Preston bus arrive?

Birmingham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Preston train arrive?

Birmingham to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Preston is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Birmingham to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Preston?

Book your Birmingham to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Preston?

Book your Birmingham to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2368+ hotels available in Preston.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Preston?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Preston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 45m
£35–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Prestonrideshare 106.8 mi
2h 13m
£7–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
3h 30m
£13–55
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 34m
£44–85
Drive 106.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Prestoncar 106.5 mi
1h 49m
£26–38

Birmingham to Preston by train

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Distance: 102.8 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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