The distance between Blackpool and Padstow is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padstow → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bodmin.
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Blackpool and Padstow is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 11h 40m to get from Blackpool and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Padstow. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Padstow is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Padstow. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Padstow. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | £19($23) | once daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | £100($120) | on demand | 577km (358 miles) |
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The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.