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How to get fromGloucester to Padstowby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    4h 59m
    £162–254

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Yatetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    8h 44m
    £33–54

  3. Drive  177.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Padstowcar car 177.7 mi
    3h 23m
    £45–65

  4. Train, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus bus 57
    6h 48m
    £79–152

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 104
    9h 40m
    £34–55

Gloucester to Padstow by train, bus, and foot

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Padstow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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