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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Padstow is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Padstow is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Padstow?

The distance between Preston and Padstow is 378 miles. The road distance is 332.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Padstow without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 31m and costs £230 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Preston to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Padstow bus from?

Preston to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Padstow train from?

Preston to Padstow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Padstow?

The best way to get from Preston to Padstow is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 31m and costs £230 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 14h.

Where does the Preston to Padstow bus arrive?

Preston to Padstow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Padstow train arrive?

Preston to Padstow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Padstow is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Preston to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 2995+ hotels available in Padstow.

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

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 31m
£230–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104 / ...
14h
£52–79
Drive 330.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Padstowcar 330.9 mi
5h 50m
£84–121
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
5h 21m
£65–207
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 51m
£142–223
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
12h 32m
£147–261
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
7h 35m
£71–228
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
9h 33m
£85–254

Preston to Padstow by train and bus

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9h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 376.1 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Padstow via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 14h.

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