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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Padstow is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Padstow is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at New Street via Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Swansea to Padstow?

The distance between Swansea and Padstow is 258 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Swansea to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Padstow bus from?

Swansea to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Padstow train from?

Swansea to Padstow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Padstow?

The best way to get from Swansea to Padstow is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Swansea to Padstow bus arrive?

Swansea to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Padstow train arrive?

Swansea to Padstow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Padstow is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Swansea to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 2994+ hotels available in Padstow.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6h 18m
£184–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
9h 20m
£40–67
Drive 215.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Padstowcar 215.1 mi
4h 6m
£55–79
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
8h 31m
£98–187

Swansea to Padstow by train and bus

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.6 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Padstow via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to New Street via Sophia Gardens, Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 9h 20m.

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