How to travel from Nottingham to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Padstow is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance468km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).

The distance between Nottingham and Padstow is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Nottingham and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nottingham and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Padstow. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham 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 9h 55m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Nottingham and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Nottingham and Padstow. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

How do I get from Nottingham to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Padstow

Transport options from Nottingham to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
£155($180)
every 3 hours551km (342 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, plane4h 40m
£195($235)
every 3 hours626km (389 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
£18($21)
once daily535km (332 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bond St12h 35m
£39($46)
6 times a week682km (424 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£81($95)
on demand468km (291 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