What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Padstow?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Padstow is to bus which costs £95 - £180 and takes 21h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Padstow?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Padstow is to fly and train which takes 8h 51m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at New Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Inverness to Padstow?

The distance between Inverness and Padstow is 794 miles. The road distance is 666.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Padstow without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs £300 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Padstow?

It takes approximately 15h 24m to get from Inverness to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Padstow bus from?

Inverness to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Padstow train from?

Inverness to Padstow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Padstow?

The best way to get from Inverness to Padstow is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs £300 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 21h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £310 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Inverness to Padstow bus arrive?

Inverness to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Padstow train arrive?

Inverness to Padstow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Padstow is 666 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Inverness to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3052+ hotels available in Padstow.

Inverness to Padstow - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Padstow by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance
15h 24m
£306–511
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
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1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
9h 33m
£87–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
21h 19m
£100–177
Drive 662.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Padstowcar 662.4 mi
11h 32m
£165–238
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane INV - NQY
10h 38m
£118–310
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
18h 47m
£226–361
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 8m
£210–333
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 51m
£106–264

Inverness to Padstow by train and bus

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15h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.6 mi
Duration: 15h 24m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Padstow, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to New Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 15h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to New Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 21h 19m.

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