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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Birmingham NEC is to bus via Millennium Point which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Birmingham NEC station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham International Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Birmingham NEC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Birmingham International. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Birmingham NEC?

The distance between Preston and Birmingham NEC is 112 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £60.

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

The train from Preston to Birmingham International takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birmingham NEC bus from?

Preston to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birmingham NEC train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Birmingham NEC?

The best way to get from Preston to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Preston to Birmingham NEC bus arrive?

Preston to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Birmingham NEC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Birmingham NEC?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Birmingham NEC is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Preston to Birmingham NEC.

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham NEC?

There are 3338+ hotels available in Birmingham NEC.

Preston to Birmingham NEC - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 16m
£25–60
Bus via Millennium Point
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Dale End to Birmingham International Stationbus X12
4h 55m
£17–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3h 53m
£23–34
Drive 116 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Birmingham NECcar 116 mi
1h 56m
£29–42

Preston to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

103Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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