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

Preston travel guide

Preston Tourism | Preston Guide

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. Preston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 79 for a 2h 41m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Preston takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 140 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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 79 for a 2h 41m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Preston takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 140 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 centre.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around C$ 114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 125 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 460 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 82% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

See all
The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
View
Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
View
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 84+
View
Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 74+
View
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 114+
View

Renting a car in Preston

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 53 per day, on average, or C$ 106 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.46 and C$ 39.27.

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 53 per day, on average, or C$ 106 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.46 and C$ 39.27.

Find car rentals in Preston