How to travel from Exeter to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Padstow is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Exeter to Padstow by 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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Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and then to Padstow New Street.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Padstow by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Exeter and Padstow is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Exeter and Padstow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Padstow is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Exeter and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Padstow. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

National Express, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Exeter and Padstow. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Exeter and Padstow. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Padstow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Padstow

Transport options from Exeter to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
£6($7)
every 4 hours156km (97 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
£34($40)
hourly160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£22($26)
on demand126km (78 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