How to travel from Chester to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Padstow is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Bus via Birmingham Summer Row, Great Charles Street

Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street, Bristol City Centre then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Padstow New Street.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance503km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Chester 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 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Chester and Padstow is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Chester and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chester 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 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Padstow. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Digbeth Hinckley St, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Chester and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester 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 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Padstow. The distance is around 503km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

How do I get from Chester to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Padstow

Transport options from Chester to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
£150($180)
every 3 hours482km (300 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Summer Row, Great Charles Street + 1 similar
10hrs
£34($40)
once daily551km (342 miles)
Bus10hrs
£19($23)
once daily545km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£87($105)
on demand503km (312 miles)

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Airports near Padstow

The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Padstow
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Padstow
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Padstow