Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Preston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Preston

With a population of 190,687, Preston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Preston has to offer.

Where to Eat in Preston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wings And Beer Co. (37 Cannon Street) and Mundo Tapas (Preston Guild Hall Lancaster Road) are great picks.

When to visit Preston

Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Preston in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Preston, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 12 km from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Preston takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 3 km from the city centre of Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 12 km from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Preston takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 3 km from the city centre of Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from $66 to $551 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 110% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.09 and $46.78. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.09 and $46.78. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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