The average bus between Bristol and Padstow takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Padstow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bristol and Padstow. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Padstow at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth Coach Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Padstow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Padstow station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Bristol to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dennison Road Car Park station.
The distance between Bristol and Padstow is 192.8 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to New Street via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 6h 34m.