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. 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, The Pantry@Maxy Farm (Sandy Lane Cottam) and The Clog and Billycock (Billinge End Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) and Afternoon Tea at the Heritage Cafe (Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Preston.

When to visit Preston

Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 London takes 1h 47m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $76 for a 3h 01m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 80 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $17 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to London takes 1h 47m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $76 for a 3h 01m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 80 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $17 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 (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,881 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,797 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from $66 to $555 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 111% 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)
$171+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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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 $3.04 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 $36.37 and $48.49. 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 $3.04 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 $36.37 and $48.49. 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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