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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Preston is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £17 - £40 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Preston is to train and subway which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Finchley Road / O2 Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Preston Road station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Preston?

The distance between Birmingham and Preston is 122 miles. The road distance is 109.8 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 and subway which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Birmingham to Preston, including transfers.

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 bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which takes 2h 40m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Birmingham to Preston bus arrive?

Birmingham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Birmingham to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Preston is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Birmingham to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 21483+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Preston by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Preston Road stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 54m
£45–121
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030 / ...
2h 40m
£17–38
Drive 109.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Prestoncar 109.2 mi
1h 56m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Wembley Centraltrain Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
2h 3m
£37–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn21 / ...
2h 45m
£17–38

Birmingham to Preston by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to John Perrin Place via Watford Junction, Wembley Central, and Wembley Central Station in around 2h 3m.

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