How to travel from St Andrews to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Padstow is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews 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 PadstowSt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bodmin.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Padstow

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Padstow by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between St Andrews and Padstow is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from St Andrews and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Padstow is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Padstow. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Arthur St, Digbeth Oxford St and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bodmin. instead which will take 8h 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 St Andrews and Padstow. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £14 ($16).

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Transport options from St Andrews to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 10m
£14($16)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£67($79)
on demand386km (240 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