What is the cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Padstow?

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Padstow is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Padstow?

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Padstow is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at New Street via Arle Court Tpt Hub and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Padstow?

The distance between Gloucester and Padstow is 212 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.

How do I travel from Gloucester to Padstow without a car?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £160 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Padstow?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Gloucester to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Padstow bus from?

Gloucester to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Padstow train from?

Gloucester to Padstow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Padstow?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Padstow is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Gloucester to Padstow bus arrive?

Gloucester to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where does the Gloucester to Padstow train arrive?

Gloucester to Padstow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Padstow is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Gloucester to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Padstow.

Gloucester to Padstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
4h 59m
£162–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
9h 40m
£34–60
Drive 177.7 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Padstowcar 177.7 mi
3h 23m
£44–64
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Leeds - Penzance
2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus 57
6h 29m
£102–148

Gloucester to Padstow by bus

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Distance: 211.2 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Padstow via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Dennison Road Car Park once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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