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‘Preston’s only local Homestay Provider’
ComingtoPreston
Preston Guild City has a unique charm built over a thousand years of history.
From its fine architecture, fantastic parkland and intriguing history, to a rich sporting heritage
and bustling nightlife, Preston greets students with the friendly northern welcome it’s
renowned for.
Travelling in and around Preston
Preston is ideally located in the heart of the North West of England and also of the United
Kingdom. Preston station is on the main West Coast railway line halfway between London
and Glasgow, while the stunning city centre bus station provides a gateway to more local
destinations.
Manchester Airport is reachable by road and rail in less than an hour.
Preston train station is within easy reach of UCLan and other local places of study. There are
regular, fast trains to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham and all other
major UK cities.
Getting about in the Preston area is easy using the bus. There are also numerous taxis for
shorter journeys.
