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.
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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Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Plymouth station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 500km (311 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | £23($27) | once daily | 660km (410 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($120) | on demand | 580km (360 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.