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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Penzance 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 Penzancetrain train
    5h 48m
    £96–184

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    7h 40m
    £28–64

  3. Drive  211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Penzancecar car 211.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £53–77

  4. Train via Exeter

    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 Penzancetrain train
    5h 54m
    £96–189

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    9h 55m
    £41–72

Gloucester to Penzance by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Penzance via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Penzance Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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