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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Preston to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Preston

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Legh Arms (The Gravel) and The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Preston

Preston in April
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in April
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 33h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Preston. The train journey from Preston to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $255 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 105 km and will cost you around $34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 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 33h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Preston. The train journey from Preston to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $255 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 105 km and will cost you around $34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 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 (7,931 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,315 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from $33 to $400 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 71% 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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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$87+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.41 and $53.87. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.41 and $53.87. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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