How to travel from Southwold to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Padstow is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southwold to Padstow by train, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Bodmin Parkway.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bodmin.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Southwold and Padstow is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (310 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Southwold and Padstow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Padstow. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Bodmin Parkway. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southwold and Padstow. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southwold and Padstow. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Borderbus and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 5h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southwold and Padstow. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Padstow is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Padstow

Transport options from Southwold to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 10m
£230($275)
every 3 hours596km (370 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 35m
£310($365)
5 times a week783km (487 miles)
Train
7h 30m
£170($200)
every 3 hours621km (386 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
£19($22)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£105($125)
on demand610km (379 miles)

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Airports near Padstow

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Padstow
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Padstow
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Padstow