How to travel from Padstow to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Winchester is around 319km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Padstow to Winchester by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

Loganair

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bodmin Parkway Station then take the train to Reading and then to Winchester.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance319km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Winchester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Padstow and Winchester is around 319km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Padstow and Winchester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Winchester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Winchester. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury and Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Padstow and Winchester. Trains depart hourly 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 Winchester. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Winchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padstow and Winchester. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Padstow to Winchester. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padstow to Winchester typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 319km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Winchester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Winchester

Transport options from Padstow to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
£275($325)
every 3 hours1,232km (766 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
£185($215)
every 3 hours514km (320 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£375($445)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train
5h 30m
£95($110)
hourly363km (225 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
£115($135)
every 3 hours436km (271 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£56($66)
on demand319km (198 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester