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 £70 - £170 and takes 13h 35m.

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 £70 - £200.

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 Birmingham Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

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 7h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Padstow?

The distance between Preston and Padstow is 367 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 7h 48m and costs £190 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 National Express, 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 7h 48m and costs £190 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Padstow bus arrive?

Preston to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 3154+ 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
7h 48m
£199–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
13h 35m
£71–167
Drive 330.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Padstowcar 330.9 mi
5h 50m
£81–117
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
£73–192
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 9m
£170–253
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
£164–315
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 32m
£78–202
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 8m
£84–220

Preston to Padstow by bus

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Distance: 364.4 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 13h 35m.

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