How to travel from Padstow to Cardiff, United Kingdom
The distance between Padstow and Cardiff is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Padstow to Cardiff by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cardiff → Padstow if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Plymouth then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Cardiff Central.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£95($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Cardiff
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padstow to Cardiff by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Padstow and Cardiff is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Padstow and Cardiff by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Plymouth then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 302km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Cardiff is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Cardiff
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £95($115) | every 2 hours | 343km (213 miles) |
| Bus to Bodmin Parkway Station, Train | 5h 20m | £76($90) | every 4 hours | 345km (214 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £52($62) | on demand | 302km (187 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padstow and Cardiff
Train operators
Bus companies
Go Cornwall Bus
Airports near Cardiff
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Cardiff