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There are 5 ways to get from Padstow to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 10m
    £183–283

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 47m
    £37–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 38m
    £40–68

  4. Drive  213.9 mi

    1. Drive from Padstow to Swanseacar car 213.9 mi
    4h 5m
    £54–78

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    8h 11m
    £93–183

Padstow to Swansea by bus and train

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Padstow to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Padstow, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Padstow to Swansea via Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Bus Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 38m.

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