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.
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.
👋 Also check out Padstow → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bodmin Parkway.
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bodmin.
Multiple operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 472km (294 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 15m | £435($515) | every 3 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Train to Stratford (London), Fly | 4h 15m | £430($510) | every 3 hours | 894km (555 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 493km (306 miles) |
Train via London Liverpool Street | 7h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 492km (305 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 10m | £29($34) | once daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £84($100) | on demand | 484km (301 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Greater Anglia
South Western Railway
Thameslink
The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.