There are 6 ways to get from Cotswolds to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
5h 34m£165–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 104
10h 54m£49–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 48m£61–113Drive 221.6 mi
- Drive from Cotswolds to Penzancecar 221.6 mi
4h 2m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Penzancetrain Gloucester - Penzance / ...
6h 27m£133–193Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 9m£110–218
Cotswolds to Penzance by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Bus Station via Transport Hub and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Penzance via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Penzance is 261 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 34m and costs £160 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cotswolds to Penzance, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cotswolds to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 34m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Penzance, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Penzance via Cheltenham Spa and Plymouth in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cotswolds to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cotswolds to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Penzance is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Cotswolds to Penzance.
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