How to travel from Bangor to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Bangor and Padstow is around 651km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bangor to Padstow by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £395($465)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Padstow.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Bangor to Padstow by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £255 ($305) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($465).

The distance between Bangor and Padstow is around 651km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 12h 35m to get from Bangor and Padstow by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Bangor to Padstow is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £395 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Padstow is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £255 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bangor and Padstow. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Bangor to Padstow. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bangor to Padstow typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Padstow. instead which will take 12h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Padstow is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around £255 ($305).

How do I get from Bangor to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Padstow

Transport options from Bangor to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
£395($465)
every 3 hours693km (430 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 30m
£310($365)
hourly651km (404 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 35m
£255($305)
twice daily921km (573 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Padstow

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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