How to travel from Padstow to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Saint Albans is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Padstow to Saint Albans 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Saint Albans by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).

The distance between Padstow and Saint Albans is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Padstow and Saint Albans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Saint Albans. We recommend that you drive to St Albans. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Parkway Station, Liskeard Lloyds Bank, London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Saint Albans. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station. instead which will take 9h 20m.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Saint Albans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

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Transport options from Padstow to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 20m
£20($24)
twice daily476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£73($86)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans