How to travel from Padstow to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Swansea is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Padstow to Swansea by 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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Train

Take the train to Plymouth then Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Swansea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).

The distance between Padstow and Swansea is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Padstow and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Swansea. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Padstow and Swansea. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth then Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Swansea is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Swansea. 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 Swansea. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Swansea

Transport options from Padstow to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£120($140)
every 2 hours418km (260 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6h 10m
£110($130)
every 4 hours418km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($74)
on demand361km (224 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Swansea
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Swansea
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Swansea