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. 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 Pantry@Maxy Farm (Sandy Lane Cottam) and The Clog and Billycock (Billinge End Road) are great picks.

When to visit Preston

Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 93
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 72 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 126 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 72 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 126 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

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around S$ 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 210 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

Holiday Inn Preston
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 127+
The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 83+
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 72+
ibis Preston North
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 76+
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 96+

Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.31 and S$ 40.41. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.31 and S$ 40.41. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.