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How to get fromGloucester to Cornwallby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gloucester to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Leeds - Penzance
    5h 52m
    £102–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    7h 8m
    £31–57

  3. Drive  170.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Cornwallcar car 170.7 mi
    3h 7m
    £43–61

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BRS - NQY
    6h 34m
    £143–302

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    5h 55m
    £81–153

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    6h 12m
    £155–310

Gloucester to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Cornwall, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Bodmin Parkway twice a week. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Bowling Green Turn via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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