There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Padstow by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
4h 21m£56–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104 / ...
11h 55m£47–72Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 34m£219–322Drive 308.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Padstowcar 308.5 mi
5h 39m£76–110Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
10h 49m£140–243
Manchester to Padstow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Padstow is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Padstow is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at New Street via Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Manchester and Padstow is 261 miles. The road distance is 310.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £210 - £330.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Manchester to Padstow, including transfers.
Manchester to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Padstow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Padstow is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £330 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Padstow, England?
easyJet and Loganair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Padstow via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £170–550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Padstow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Padstow is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Manchester to Padstow.
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