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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Preston to see all of its attractions.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around RM 115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 191 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Preston takes 108 km and will cost you around RM 38. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 209 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 RM 393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 743 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.06 and RM 141.41. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.