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.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 121
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 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 2h 12m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 161 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 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 2h 12m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 161 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 (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around S$ 102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 138 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from S$ 25 to S$ 308 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 64% 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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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 114+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 68+
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Henson hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 50+
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Jesmond International Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
S$ 25+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay S$ 2.74 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$ 32.80 and S$ 43.73. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.74 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$ 32.80 and S$ 43.73. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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