How far is Preston from Birmingham by coach?

The distance between Birmingham and Preston by coach is approximately 95 miles (154 km).

Is there a way to reach Preston from Birmingham without a car?

You can travel to Preston from Birmingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Birmingham to Preston from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Preston on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	3h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	6h 50m	21:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	6h 50m	21:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	3h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:10	Birmingham Airport - BHX	5h 15m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Preston on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Coach Station	5h 50m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	3h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 30m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Preston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 10mAverage duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £37	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £9	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Preston?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Preston

A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK
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B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £15

National Express Birmingham Preston recent customer reviews

The staff were friendly and helpful. The bus left bang on time. It was an excellent service.

Derek C.

16 March 2019

The person I was sat next to had drugs on him and just bothered me the whole 2hrs he was on the coach... later he went to snort his drugs in the toilet before getting off the coach 🤦🏿‍♀️ Think I’ll just take the train next time

Happiness M.

6 October 2018

Driver was excellent

Mohsin S.

13 March 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Preston

How far is Preston from Birmingham by coach?
The distance between Birmingham and Preston by coach is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
Is there a way to reach Preston from Birmingham without a car?
You can travel to Preston from Birmingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/11

£16

20/11

£20

Today

£19

22/11

£18

23/11

£17

24/11

£14

25/11

£14

26/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Preston was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Preston as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £37 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-24.