How to travel from Derby to Padstow, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Padstow is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Derby to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padstow → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
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Train via Plymouth
Take the train to Plymouth and then to Bodmin Parkway.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Bodmin.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Padstow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).
The distance between Derby and Padstow is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Derby and Padstow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Padstow. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Derby and Padstow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Derby and Padstow. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Padstow is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Padstow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £155($180) | every 3 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 4h 25m | £425($505) | every 3 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, plane | 4h 35m | £195($235) | every 3 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar | 6hrs | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 488km (303 miles) |
| Train | 6h 5m | £135($160) | once daily | 492km (306 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 50m | £45($53) | once daily | 484km (301 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12h 5m | £95($115) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £78($90) | on demand | 449km (279 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Padstow
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Padstow
The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Padstow
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Padstow
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Padstow