Bus Birmingham to Preston - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Preston

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Preston from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$22

Saturday

Sunday

$17

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	3:05 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:50 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	3h 30m	1:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	5:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	7h 30m	11:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 11:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	3h 45m	3:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Preston via Manchester, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:40 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 4:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 25m	11:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 45m	3:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	7h 30m	11:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 45m	3:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 25m	11:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	7h 30m	3:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 30m	11:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 45m	3:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 25m	11:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	7h 30m	3:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 30m	11:40 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 45m	3:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 25m	11:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	7h 30m	3:20 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	1:40 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	5:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Preston is $17 on 7/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Preston

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Preston are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Birmingham to Preston. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Birmingham and Preston.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Birmingham to Preston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Preston, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Preston

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Preston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Preston starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	3h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	94.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Preston

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Preston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$22

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$21

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

$17

Wednesday 07/29

$24

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$17

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

$17

Monday 08/03

$17

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$17

Thursday 08/06

$17

Friday 08/07

$17

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

$17

Monday 08/10

$17

Tuesday 08/11

$17

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Preston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Preston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Preston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Preston, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Preston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Preston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham to Preston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham to Preston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Preston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Preston.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Bus Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Preston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham to Preston? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham to Preston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham to Preston bus

How much does a Birmingham Preston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 3h 25m to reach Preston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Preston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $31. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Preston.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Preston each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Preston bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Preston take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Preston is offered by National Express and takes 3h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Preston?

The earliest bus arriving in Preston from Birmingham starts at 3:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Preston?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Preston starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Preston route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Preston, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Preston?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Preston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Preston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Preston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Preston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Preston on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Preston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Preston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Preston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!