How to travel from Bournemouth to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Padstow is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PadstowBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Padstow New Street.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Bournemouth and Padstow is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Bournemouth and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Padstow is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Padstow. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Bournemouth and Padstow. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Padstow

Transport options from Bournemouth to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
£205($240)
every 3 hours582km (361 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
£23($27)
once daily414km (257 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£46($54)
on demand261km (162 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