How to travel from Ipswich to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Padstow is around 530km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ipswich 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).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance551km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Ipswich and Padstow is around 530km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Ipswich and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ipswich 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 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Padstow. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich 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 4hrs.

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 Ipswich and Padstow. The distance is around 551km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

How do I get from Ipswich to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Padstow

Transport options from Ipswich to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
£195($230)
every 3 hours530km (330 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
£19($22)
once daily574km (357 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£95($115)
on demand551km (342 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