How to travel from Padstow to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and York is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Padstow to York by plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to York.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Plymouth and then to York.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance598km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and York

There are several options for getting from Padstow to York by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).

The distance between Padstow and York is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Padstow and York by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to York is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and York, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and York. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station and Plymouth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Padstow and York. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and York. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to York. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to York. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 598km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to York is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and York

Transport options from Padstow to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
3h 20m
£295($350)
every 3 hours576km (358 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train3h 30m
£370($440)
once daily722km (449 miles)
Plane and Train3h 60m
£135($160)
every 3 hours529km (329 miles)
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train4h 30m
£245($290)
every 3 hours730km (453 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train4h 35m
£185($220)
every 3 hours725km (451 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 50m
£175($205)
every 4 hours651km (405 miles)
Train to York8h 55m
£175($210)
6 times a week651km (405 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central10h 20m
£185($215)
every 4 hours728km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
£105($125)
on demand598km (372 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York