How to travel from Swindon to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Padstow is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swindon to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. 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 London Paddington and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to School Hill.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Swindon and Padstow is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Swindon and Padstow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Padstow is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swindon and Padstow. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Swindon and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Swindon and Padstow. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Padstow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Padstow

Transport options from Swindon to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£185($220)
every 3 hours550km (342 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£20($24)
once daily346km (215 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£72($85)
twice a week347km (216 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, bus5h 15m
£76($90)
every 3 hours349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£55($65)
on demand316km (196 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