How to travel from Swansea to Padstow, United Kingdom

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.

2 routes found

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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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol City Centre then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to Padstow New Street.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Padstow

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Swansea to Padstow

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Padstow

Transport options from Swansea to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 25m
£25($30)
4 times a day422km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($74)
on demand362km (225 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