How to travel from Glastonbury to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Padstow is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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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Bus via Bridgwater, Bus Station

Take the bus to Bridgwater Bus Station and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Padstow by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Glastonbury and Padstow is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Glastonbury and Padstow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Padstow is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Padstow. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton Ilminster Road Busway and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus, Go Cornwall Bus, Buses of Somerset and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Padstow. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Glastonbury and Padstow. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Padstow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Padstow

Transport options from Glastonbury to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Bridgwater, Bus Station + 1 similar
5h 45m
£8($9)
twice daily253km (157 miles)
Bus5h 45m
£14($16)
every 4 hours248km (154 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 15m
£95($115)
every 2 hours277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£37($44)
on demand216km (134 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