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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Padstow travel guide

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With a population of 2,296, Padstow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Padstow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Padstow

Padstow in November
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padstow in November
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Padstow

Plane

When flying to Padstow, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Padstow departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Padstow, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Padstow to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Padstow is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 187 miles from Padstow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Padstow using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Padstow takes 435 miles and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

When flying to Padstow, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Padstow departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Padstow, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Padstow to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Padstow is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 187 miles from Padstow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Padstow using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Padstow takes 435 miles and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airports near Padstow

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Padstow

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (9 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padstow

Average rates range from around £130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Padstow

Most booked hotels in Padstow

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The Headland Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£208+
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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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The Old Custom House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Harbour Hotel Padstow
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Yha Treyarnon Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Padstow

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Padstow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Padstow is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Padstow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Padstow is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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