How to travel from Padstow to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Lancaster is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Padstow to Lancaster by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Lancaster by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Padstow and Lancaster is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Padstow and Lancaster by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Lancaster. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Mount Folly, Plymouth station, Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Go Cornwall Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Padstow and Lancaster. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Lancaster

Transport options from Padstow to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
£145($170)
every 3 hours500km (311 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
£23($27)
once daily660km (410 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£100($120)
on demand580km (360 miles)

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Airports near Lancaster

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster