How to travel from Chelmsford to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Padstow is around 472km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bodmin Parkway.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bodmin.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Chelmsford and Padstow is around 472km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Chelmsford and Padstow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Padstow. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington station and Bodmin Parkway. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chelmsford and Padstow. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Chelmsford and Padstow. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Padstow is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Padstow

Transport options from Chelmsford to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
£175($205)
every 3 hours472km (294 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly4h 15m
£435($515)
every 3 hours724km (450 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), Fly4h 15m
£430($510)
every 3 hours894km (555 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
£120($140)
every 3 hours493km (306 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street7h 30m
£135($160)
hourly492km (305 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 10m
£29($34)
once daily486km (302 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£84($100)
on demand484km (301 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