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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 Penzancetrain train Leeds - Penzance
    5h 36m
    £120–180

  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
    £53–76

  4. Train via Plymouth

    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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    9h 55m
    £36–67

Gloucester to Penzance by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Penzance twice a week. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 5h 36m. 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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