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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Preston has to offer.

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. For delicious green meals, The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) and Afternoon Tea at the Heritage Cafe (Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Preston.

When to visit Preston

Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 288
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 288
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

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 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 92 for a 1h 38m 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 hire from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 65 miles and will cost you around AED 51. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 2 miles from the city centre of 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

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 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 92 for a 1h 38m 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 hire from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 65 miles and will cost you around AED 51. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 2 miles from the city centre of 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around AED 360 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 342 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from AED 143 to AED 1,205 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 100% 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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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 327+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 451+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 309+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 190+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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