Day trip from Preston to Birmingham
Birmingham lies 152 km (95 mi) south of Preston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 152 km (95 mi) apart, Birmingham is a realistic day trip from Preston: about 2 h 29 min each way by road.
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| Preston | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 313,332 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BN1–TQ12 | B1–B99 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 463 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (231), and 13 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 351,440 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Preston?
152 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south of Preston; by road roughly 186 km (115 mi).
How long does it take to get from Preston to Birmingham by road?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Preston and Birmingham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Birmingham?
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.