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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 125
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 Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 82 for a 2h 06m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Preston takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 257 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 Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 82 for a 2h 06m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Preston takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 257 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

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around S$ 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 111 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from S$ 49 to S$ 415 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 83% 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$ 92+
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Legacy Preston International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 109+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 99+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 44+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 69+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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