How to travel from Belfast to Padstow, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Padstow is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Belfast to Padstow by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padstow → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£390($465)
Aer Lingus
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bodmin.
- Duration20h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bodmin Parkway.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Padstow.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Padstow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Padstow by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 20h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £390 ($465).
The distance between Belfast and Padstow is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Belfast and Padstow by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Padstow is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £390 ($465).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Padstow is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast 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 Belfast to Padstow. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Belfast 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 Belfast to Padstow. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bodmin Parkway. instead which will take 16h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Padstow is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Padstow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £390($465) | every 3 hours | 679km (422 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 55m | £305($360) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 5m | £46($55) | once daily | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 16h 20m | £235($280) | 3 times a week | 845km (525 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 18h 20m | £325($385) | 5 times a week | 1,299km (807 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 15m | £255($300) | twice daily | 900km (559 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Padstow
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Airports near Padstow
The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Padstow
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Padstow
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Padstow