How to travel from Padstow to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Stoke on Trent is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padstow to Stoke on Trent by bus, car, plane and train. 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 Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Stoke-On-Trent.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Stoke on Trent by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Padstow and Stoke on Trent is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334km (208 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Padstow and Stoke on Trent by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Mount Folly, Plymouth station, Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Go Cornwall Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Stoke on Trent. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Stoke on Trent is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £16 ($19).

How do I get from Padstow to Stoke on Trent

Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Padstow to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£145($170)
every 3 hours477km (296 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train4h 20m
£220($260)
every 3 hours656km (408 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
£16($19)
once daily501km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£78($90)
on demand446km (277 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent