How to travel from Edinburgh to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Padstow is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Padstow by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
Operated by

Loganair

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Train

Take the train to Bodmin Parkway.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance834km (518 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Padstow by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £260 ($305) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).

The distance between Edinburgh and Padstow is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Edinburgh and Padstow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Padstow is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £260 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Padstow. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Edinburgh and Padstow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Edinburgh and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Padstow. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Newquay (NQY). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Padstow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly between Edinburgh and Padstow. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Padstow typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).

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 Edinburgh and Padstow. The distance is around 834km (518 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Padstow is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £260 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Padstow

Transport options from Edinburgh to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 60m
£260($305)
every 3 hours660km (410 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 15m
£315($375)
hourly762km (473 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 35m
£260($310)
once daily976km (607 miles)
Train via Crewe11h 10m
£260($305)
every 4 hours954km (593 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£145($170)
on demand834km (518 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