How to travel from Cambridge to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Padstow is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cambridge to Padstow by 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 Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Padstow by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Cambridge and Padstow is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Cambridge and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Padstow is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Padstow. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bodmin. instead which will take 9h 30m.

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 Cambridge and Padstow. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Padstow

Transport options from Cambridge to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 30m
£18($21)
once daily554km (344 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£84($100)
on demand486km (302 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