The 15 Best Day Trips from Preston

Nearby United Kingdom destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Preston, United Kingdom - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    44 km SE of Preston568,996 people
  2. 2

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    92 km SE of Preston556,500 people
  3. 3

    Leeds, United Kingdom

    76 km E of Preston536,280 people
  4. 4

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

    43 km SW of Preston496,770 people
  5. 5

    Bradford, United Kingdom

    63 km E of Preston366,187 people
  6. 6

    Birkenhead, United Kingdom

    46 km SW of Preston325,264 people
  7. 7

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    137 km SE of Preston323,632 people
  8. 8

    Derby, United Kingdom

    124 km SE of Preston270,468 people
  9. 9

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    137 km S of Preston263,700 people
  10. 10

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    91 km S of Preston258,366 people
  11. 11

    Oldham, United Kingdom

    46 km SE of Preston237,110 people
  12. 12

    Dudley, United Kingdom

    146 km S of Preston199,059 people
  13. 13

    St Helens, United Kingdom

    35 km S of Preston183,200 people
  14. 14

    Wigan, United Kingdom

    25 km S of Preston175,405 people
  15. 15

    Warrington, United Kingdom

    42 km S of Preston172,330 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Preston?
Popular day trips from Preston include Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Preston?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Preston. The closest is Wigan, about 25 km S.
How do you plan day trips from Preston?
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