Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 4 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
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Preston in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Preston, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Preston from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

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 $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 7 miles from the city center, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 2 miles from downtown Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Preston from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

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 $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 7 miles from the city center, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 2 miles from downtown Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

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 (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from $39 to $328 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 108% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Preston by neighborhood

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, 2533 reviews)
$99+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2229 reviews)
$89+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2161 reviews)
$98+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2079 reviews)
$128+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1580 reviews)
$86+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2930 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Preston

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia XCeed or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia XCeed or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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