How to travel from Barnstaple to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Padstow is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Padstow by train, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Padstow New Street.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Padstow by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Barnstaple and Padstow is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Padstow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Padstow is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Padstow. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Go Cornwall Bus, Plymouth Citybus and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Padstow. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Barnstaple and Padstow. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Padstow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Padstow

Transport options from Barnstaple to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
£25($29)
twice daily292km (181 miles)
Bus via Exeter City Centre, Sidwell Street6h 40m
£12($14)
once daily247km (154 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 10m
£46($55)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£19($23)
on demand110km (68 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