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Compare bus and train for Exeter to Padstow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Padstow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Exeter to Padstow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Padstow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM2h50Exeter4:05 PMPadstow$91One-way0 transfers
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1:15 PM2h50Exeter4:05 PMPadstow$91One-way0 transfers
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1:15 PM2h50Exeter4:05 PMPadstow$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Padstow:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Padstow costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Padstow take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Padstow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St James' Park (SJP) and arrive in St Columb Road station (SCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Bodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Padstow by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Padstow by bus.
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