How to travel from Saint Albans to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Padstow is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Padstow by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PadstowSaint Albans if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bodmin.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance418km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Padstow by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).

The distance between Saint Albans and Padstow is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Saint Albans and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Padstow is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Albans and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Albans and Padstow. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH, London Victoria Green Line Coach Station and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin. instead which will take 9h 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 Saint Albans and Padstow. The distance is around 418km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

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Transport options from Saint Albans to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 10m
£17($20)
once daily470km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£73($86)
on demand418km (260 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