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.
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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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY).
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to New Street.
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Take the train to Bodmin Parkway then take the bus to School Hill.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | £20($24) | once daily | 346km (215 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £72($85) | twice a week | 347km (216 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, bus | 5h 15m | £76($90) | every 3 hours | 349km (217 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £55($65) | on demand | 316km (196 miles) |
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The following major airports near Padstow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.