How to travel from Sunderland to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Padstow is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sunderland to Padstow by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn, Cabot Circus then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to New Street.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance706km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Padstow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).

The distance between Sunderland and Padstow is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Sunderland and Padstow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Padstow. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Stn, Cabot Circus and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Sunderland and Padstow. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Sunderland and Padstow. The distance is around 706km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £295 ($350).

How do I get from Sunderland to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Padstow

Transport options from Sunderland to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
£295($350)
every 3 hours877km (545 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
£165($195)
twice a week738km (459 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 30m
£215($255)
twice a week695km (432 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
£45($53)
5 times a week766km (476 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth13h 20m
£21($25)
once daily763km (474 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
£125($145)
on demand706km (439 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