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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Padstow is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 34m.

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 Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Leicester to Padstow?

The distance between Leicester and Padstow is 305 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 which takes 7h 49m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 which takes 7h 49m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Leicester to Padstow bus arrive?

Leicester to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach 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 3029+ hotels available in Padstow.

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

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Train
best
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 / ...
7h 49m
£120–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
10h 34m
£36–56
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Padstowcar 257 mi
4h 53m
£64–92
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
7h 35m
£74–203
Train via Plymouth
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
8h 10m
£126–188
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
11h 49m
£45–80
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EMA - NQY
7h 37m
£83–227
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 17m
£102–292
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 26m
£98–251
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
8h 3m
£119–303

Leicester to Padstow by train and bus

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.4 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to New Street via Birmingham New Street, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to New Street via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 34m.

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