How to travel from Padstow to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Bristol is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Padstow to Bristol by bus, train 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 station and then to Canon's Marsh Anchor Road.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Plymouth and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance252km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Bristol by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Padstow and Bristol is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Padstow and Bristol by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Bristol is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Bristol. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Mount Folly, Plymouth station and Plymouth City Centre Plymouth Coach Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Go Cornwall Bus, Stagecoach South West and National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Bristol. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Plymouth and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Padstow and Bristol. The distance is around 252km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Bristol is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Padstow to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Bristol

Transport options from Padstow to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 60m
£14($17)
every 2 hours280km (174 miles)
Bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station6h 50m
£9($11)
once daily317km (197 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£80($95)
every 2 hours282km (175 miles)
Bus to Bodmin Parkway Station, Train4h 20m
£59($70)
every 3 hours284km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand252km (157 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol