How to travel from Londonderry to Padstow, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Padstow is around 681km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Londonderry to Padstow by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padstow → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£150($175)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Padstow.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£265($315)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Padstow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Padstow by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Londonderry and Padstow is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521km (324 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Londonderry and Padstow by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Padstow is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Padstow is to fly which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Padstow. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Londonderry and Padstow. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Londonderry to Padstow. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Londonderry to Padstow typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Padstow. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Padstow is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £265 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Padstow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £150($175) | 4 times a day | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 681km (423 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | £265($315) | twice daily | 966km (600 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Padstow
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Bus companies
Aircoach
Airports near Padstow
The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Padstow
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Padstow
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Padstow