The distance between London and Padstow is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from London to Padstow by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padstow → London if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bodmin.
There are several options for getting from London to Padstow by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).
The distance between London and Padstow is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from London and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Padstow is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between London and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Padstow. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between London and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin. instead which will take 7h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Padstow. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £12 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 7h 55m | £12($14) | once daily | 428km (266 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £70($83) | on demand | 405km (252 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Go Cornwall Bus
The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.