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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Newhall Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Birmingham?

The distance between Preston and Birmingham is 103 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

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

The train from Preston to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birmingham bus from?

Preston to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Preston to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £55 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Birmingham bus arrive?

Preston to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Birmingham is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Preston to Birmingham.

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

Book your Preston to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3337+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Can I share a ride from Preston to Birmingham?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
1h 48m
£35–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Preston to Birminghamrideshare 106.1 mi
2h 13m
£7–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
3h 35m
£12–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus 2A
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 15m
£40–97
Drive 105.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Birminghamcar 105.8 mi
1h 50m
£26–38

Preston to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 102.8 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 35m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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