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. 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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Preston to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 3h 10m 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 rental from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Preston takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 3 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Preston to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 3h 10m 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 rental from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Preston takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 3 km from downtown 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

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around C$ 107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 121 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from C$ 51 to C$ 451 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 77% 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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Ruskin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 48+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 73+
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Renting a car in Preston

Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.56 and C$ 39.41.

Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.56 and C$ 39.41.

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