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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Padstow is to bus and train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Padstow is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at New Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Leicester to Padstow?

The distance between Leicester and Padstow is 303 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Padstow without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 59m and costs £200 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Leicester to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Padstow bus from?

Leicester to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Padstow train from?

Leicester to Padstow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train, bus or fly from Leicester to Padstow?

The best way to get from Leicester to Padstow is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 59m and costs £200 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Padstow bus arrive?

Leicester to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Leicester to Padstow train arrive?

Leicester to Padstow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Padstow is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Leicester to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Padstow.

Leicester to Padstow - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Leicester to Padstow by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6h 59m
£208–295
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
10h 35m
£44–67
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Padstowcar 257 mi
4h 53m
£64–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
7h 45m
£87–225
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 18m
£120–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
11h 55m
£56–103
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
6h 37m
£96–291
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
6h 45m
£93–252
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
7h 58m
£109–322
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EMA - NQY
8h 21m
£83–227

Leicester to Padstow by bus, foot, and train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.9 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Padstow, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Padstow via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to New Street via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 55m.

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