How to travel from Worcester to Padstow, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Padstow is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Worcester to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PadstowWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Newquay (NQY).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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Bus

Take the bus to Exeter then Plymouth Armada Bus Station and then to New Street.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Padstow.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance342km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Padstow

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Padstow by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Worcester and Padstow is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Worcester and Padstow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Padstow is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Padstow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Worcester and Padstow. We recommend that you drive to Padstow. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Padstow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham, Exeter and Plymouth Armada Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Padstow. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Worcester and Padstow. The distance is around 342km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Padstow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Padstow

Transport options from Worcester to Padstow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
£230($270)
every 3 hours746km (464 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 45m
£175($205)
every 3 hours591km (367 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane5h 5m
£205($240)
every 3 hours619km (384 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£24($28)
once daily383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£59($70)
on demand342km (213 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