The distance between Padstow and Preston is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Padstow to Preston 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 Preston.
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Take the bus to Plymouth station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Preston Lancashire.
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There are several options for getting from Padstow to Preston by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Padstow and Preston is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Padstow and Preston by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Preston. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Preston. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Preston. 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 15m.
Go Cornwall Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Preston. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Preston. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 15m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | £22($26) | once daily | 622km (387 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £95($110) | on demand | 546km (339 miles) |
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The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.