How to travel from Padstow to Salisbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Padstow and Salisbury is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Padstow to Salisbury by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salisbury → Padstow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Salisbury.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Salisbury.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£76($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Salisbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padstow to Salisbury by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).
The distance between Padstow and Salisbury is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Padstow and Salisbury by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Salisbury, 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 Salisbury. We recommend that you drive to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and Salisbury. We recommend that you drive to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Salisbury. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Salisbury is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Salisbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 40m | £76($90) | hourly | 303km (189 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £48($57) | on demand | 275km (171 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padstow and Salisbury
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Go Cornwall Bus
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Airports near Salisbury
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Salisbury