The distance between Penzance and Padstow is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance to Padstow by train, bus, 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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Take the bus to Newquay and then to Padstow New Street.
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Take the train to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill.
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Take a taxi to Padstow.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Penzance to Padstow by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Penzance and Padstow is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Penzance and Padstow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Padstow is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Padstow. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padstow. instead which will take 57min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Padstow. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newquay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
National Express and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Penzance and Padstow. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to Padstow School Hill. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Padstow is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Padstow. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Padstow. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Padstow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 55m | £5($6) | twice daily | 93km (58 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 20m | £22($26) | hourly | 119km (74 miles) |
Taxi | 57min | £120($140) | on demand | 77km (48 miles) |
Drive | 57min | £14($16) | on demand | 77km (48 miles) |
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The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.