How to travel from Windsor to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Padstow is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Windsor 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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Fly

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £410($485)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 6 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bodmin.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance375km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Padstow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Windsor and Padstow is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Windsor and Padstow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Padstow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Windsor and Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Windsor and Padstow. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Slough Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bodmin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

National Express, FlixBus and Go Cornwall Bus run regular bus services between Windsor and Padstow. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Windsor and Padstow. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Newquay (NQY) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Windsor to Padstow. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Windsor to Padstow typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Newquay (NQY).

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 Windsor and Padstow. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Padstow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Padstow

Transport options from Windsor to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
£410($485)
every 3 hours668km (415 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
£165($195)
every 3 hours450km (279 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
£11($13)
once daily421km (262 miles)
Bus via Plymouth Coach Station8h 55m
£30($35)
once daily464km (288 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 55m
£95($115)
every 3 hours413km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£65($77)
on demand375km (233 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