How to travel from Stirling to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Padstow is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stirling to Padstow by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £270($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance865km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Padstow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($315).

The distance between Stirling and Padstow is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Stirling and Padstow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £270 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stirling and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stirling and Padstow. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Padstow is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Padstow. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Stirling and Padstow. The distance is around 865km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £270 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Padstow

Transport options from Stirling to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
£270($315)
every 3 hours703km (437 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane5h 35m
£325($385)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 40m
£290($345)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
£35($42)
once daily1,092km (678 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£150($175)
on demand865km (537 miles)

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Airports near Padstow

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Padstow
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Padstow
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Padstow