With a population of 190.687, Preston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pantry@Maxy Farm (Sandy Lane Cottam) and The Legh Arms (The Gravel) are great picks.
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.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 28m 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.
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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 72 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 129 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.
Average rates range from around AED 294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 569 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.