How to travel from Padstow to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Plymouth is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Padstow to Plymouth by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus via Bodmin, Mount Folly

Take the bus to Bodmin Mount Folly and then to Plymouth City Centre Western Approach Flats.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
Operated by

Go Cornwall Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Plymouth.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Padstow Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance78km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Plymouth by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Padstow and Plymouth is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Padstow and Plymouth by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Plymouth is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Plymouth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Plymouth. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Plymouth. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Padstow and Plymouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 35m.

Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Padstow and Plymouth. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 35m 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. 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 Padstow and Plymouth. The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Plymouth is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Plymouth

Transport options from Padstow to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Bodmin, Mount Folly + 1 similar
2h 25m
every 2 hours82km (51 miles)
Bus2h 35m
6 times a week82km (51 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 45m
£13($15)
hourly78km (49 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
£150($180)
on demand78km (48 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£14($16)
on demand78km (48 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth