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 £30 - £120 and takes 10h 19m.

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 7m 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 Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

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 7h 32m.

How far is it from Swansea to Padstow?

The distance between Swansea and Padstow is 261 miles. The road distance is 216.6 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 7h 32m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 7h 32m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Swansea to Padstow bus arrive?

Swansea to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Swansea to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3154+ 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
7h 32m
£121–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
10h 19m
£33–111
Drive 215.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Padstowcar 215.3 mi
4h 7m
£53–76
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 17m
£106–212

Swansea to Padstow by train and bus

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7h 32mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to New Street via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to New Street via Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 19m.

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