What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Padstow?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Padstow is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Padstow?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Padstow is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Street via The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Bristol to Padstow?

The distance between Bristol and Padstow is 173 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Padstow without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Padstow?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bristol to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Padstow bus from?

Bristol to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Padstow train from?

Bristol to Padstow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Padstow?

The best way to get from Bristol to Padstow is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h.

Where does the Bristol to Padstow bus arrive?

Bristol to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where does the Bristol to Padstow train arrive?

Bristol to Padstow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Padstow is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bristol to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Padstow.

Bristol to Padstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
3h 33m
£149–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104 / ...
7h
£28–43
Drive 146.5 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Padstowcar 146.5 mi
3h 1m
£37–53
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus 57
5h 46m
£65–119

Bristol to Padstow by bus

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Padstow, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Padstow via Plymouth and Bodmin Parkway in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park once daily. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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