There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Birmingham by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram Blue Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 20m£31–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
3h 20m£11–17Drive 86.3 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Birminghamcar 86.3 mi
1h 46m£22–31Bus via Prestwich
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
3h 48m£11–18
Prestwich to Birmingham by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Birmingham is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Millennium Point via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Prestwich and Birmingham is 87 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Birmingham without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Prestwich to Birmingham, including transfers.
Prestwich to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Prestwich to Birmingham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Birmingham, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Point every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Prestwich to Birmingham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Birmingham is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Prestwich to Birmingham.
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