There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Solihull by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 45m£28–62Bus via Millennium Point
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
4h 26m£16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3h 45m£21–35Drive 114.1 mi
- Drive from Preston to Solihullcar 114.1 mi
2h 4m£28–41
Preston to Solihull by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Solihull is to bus via Millennium Point which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Birmingham International via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Preston and Solihull is 119 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Solihull without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Preston to Solihull, including transfers.
Preston to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Solihull train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Solihull is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Solihull, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Solihull train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Solihull is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Preston to Solihull.
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