How to travel from Swanage to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Padstow is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage to Padstow by train, 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

Take the train to Reading and then to Bodmin Parkway.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to New Street.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance263km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Padstow by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Swanage and Padstow is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Swanage and Padstow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Padstow is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Padstow. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, Reading and Bodmin Parkway. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Swanage and Padstow. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Swanage and Padstow. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Swanage and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bodmin Parkway. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Swanage and Padstow. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Padstow is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Padstow

Transport options from Swanage to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 25m
£190($225)
every 3 hours543km (338 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
£27($32)
once daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£46($54)
on demand263km (163 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Padstow

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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