Where my clients come from
I tattoo in Preston city centre, and people come from across Lancashire and the North West. Here's how to get to the studio from the places I see most, and where to park.
The studio
True Colours is at 14 Guildhall Street, Preston PR1 3NU, next to the Guild Hall. It's about a ten-minute walk from Preston railway station and five minutes from the bus station.
Parking. There are plenty of public car parks nearby. The main one is the Fishergate Shopping Centre car park, about £4 for the day and a short walk from the studio.
Trains. Preston is on the West Coast Main Line, with direct trains from most of Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool. Open the studio in Google Maps.
Getting here
Rough times from the towns my clients travel from. Check the day's traffic and trains before you set off.
- Leyland
- About 15 minutes by car, under 10 by train.
- Chorley
- About 25 minutes by car, 15 by train.
- Blackburn
- About 30 minutes by car, 20 to 25 by train.
- Lancaster
- About 30 minutes by car, 15 to 20 by train.
- Wigan
- About 30 minutes by car, 15 to 20 by train.
- Blackpool
- About 40 minutes by car, 25 to 30 by train.
- Southport
- About 45 minutes by car. The train goes round by Wigan, so driving is easier.
- Burnley
- About 45 minutes by car, 50 by train.
- Manchester
- About 50 minutes by car, 45 by train.
- Liverpool
- About an hour by car, 50 minutes by train.
Why people travel
Nobody drives an hour for a small walk-in, and nobody needs to. People travel for the work that takes planning: a portrait of someone you've lost, or of a character from a film, a Christian piece with the verse set exactly, or handwriting from a card. If that's you, send me the idea first and we can do most of the planning by message before you make the trip.
If you're coming a long way for a full-day session, say so when you book and I'll try to start early.