How to travel from Padstow to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Manchester is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Padstow to Manchester by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth City Centre Royal Parade then Bristol Bond St and then to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Manchester by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).

The distance between Padstow and Manchester is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Padstow and Manchester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Manchester is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Manchester. We recommend that you drive to Manchester. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Manchester. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Business Park, Plymouth City Centre Royal Parade and Bristol Bond St. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Go Cornwall Bus, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Manchester. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 45m 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Plymouth City Centre Royal Parade then Bristol Bond St and then to Manchester Shudehill Interchange. instead which will take 9h 45m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Manchester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Manchester

Transport options from Padstow to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
£35($41)
every 4 hours552km (343 miles)
Bus via Plymouth, station10h 25m
£17($20)
every 4 hours565km (351 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£89($105)
on demand514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester