There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Boscastle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
5h 7m£168–261Drive 161.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Boscastlecar 161.1 mi
3h 3m£40–58Train, line 66 bus, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Tenby Housebus 66
- Take the bus from West Street to The Strandbus 6
7h 8m£58–98Train, line 95 bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Gloucester - Penzance / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Boscastle Bridgebus 95
6h 48m£93–133Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
7h 33m£63–116
Gloucester to Boscastle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Boscastle is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Boscastle is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Boscastle. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Gloucester and Boscastle is 214 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Boscastle without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £160 - £270.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Gloucester to Boscastle, including transfers.
Gloucester to Boscastle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Boscastle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Boscastle is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Gloucester to Boscastle.
There are 3607+ hotels available in Boscastle.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Boscastle, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Boscastle via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Clifton Place to Tenby House
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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