How to travel from Dumfries to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Padstow is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 PadstowDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Carlisle, plane

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £390($465)
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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($330).

The distance between Dumfries and Padstow is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 511km (318 miles)

It takes around 14h 20m to get from Dumfries and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Padstow is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £275 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dumfries and Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Padstow. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 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 Dumfries and Padstow. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Padstow

Transport options from Dumfries to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Carlisle, plane + 5 similar
4h 40m
£390($465)
once daily746km (464 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
£145($175)
every 3 hours665km (413 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane6h 35m
£335($395)
every 3 hours900km (559 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane6h 40m
£305($360)
every 4 hours891km (554 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane7h 15m
£175($205)
every 4 hours951km (591 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 20m
£275($330)
every 3 hours798km (496 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
£39($46)
once daily958km (595 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
£130($150)
on demand740km (460 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