The distance between Swansea and Padstow is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Swansea to Padstow by 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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Take the bus to Bristol City Centre then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Padstow New Street.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Padstow by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).
The distance between Swansea and Padstow is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Swansea and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Padstow is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Padstow. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol City Centre and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Swansea and Padstow. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Padstow. We recommend that you take the bus to Bristol City Centre then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Padstow New Street. instead which will take 8h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Padstow. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 8h 25m | £25($30) | 4 times a day | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £63($74) | on demand | 362km (225 miles) |
Transport for Wales
Stagecoach South West
The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.