How to travel from Colchester to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Padstow is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Colchester 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.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £185($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Colchester and Padstow is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Colchester and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Colchester and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and Padstow. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester 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 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Colchester and Padstow. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Padstow

Transport options from Colchester to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
£185($215)
every 3 hours503km (313 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly4h 30m
£445($525)
every 3 hours759km (472 miles)
Train to Cambridge, Fly5h 30m
£330($390)
every 3 hours735km (457 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
£17($20)
once daily562km (349 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£90($110)
on demand526km (327 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