Preston

Vibrant and exciting, Preston is England's newest city, located at the heart of the North West.

With a rich heritage, unique festivals, first class leisure and sports facilities, Victorian parks and the Riversway docklands Preston has something for everyone.

Road links
Preston has excellent road links to the rest of the North West and beyond.

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Buses
Preston is remarkably easy to reach by rail, bus or air.

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Trains
Whether travelling from around the globe, the UK or within the North West region, Preston is remarkably easy to reach.

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Preston Train Station
Preston train station is a principal station on the west coast main line between London and Glasgow.

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Roads
The M6 motorway links Preston with the rest of the country. The M61, M62 and M65 provide quick access to the North, South, and East of the country.

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Cycling in Preston
Preston is on the Sustrans national cycle network so it's very easy to get around on 2 wheels.

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Buses

The Traveline journey plannner is a handy tool to help you plan your trip whether you are travelling by bus or train. You can also call them on 0871 200 22 33. Lines are open 7 days a week. Calls cost 10p per minute from BT landlines, charges from other providers or mobiles may vary.

You can find out when your next bus will be arriving if you know the name of your stop by visiting www.nextbuses.mobi from your mobile.

View Preston's public transport in a larger map