There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Porthleven by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
7h 29m£99–187Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
9h 35m£32–50Drive 208.7 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Porthlevencar 208.7 mi
3h 49m£53–76Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 36m£99–192Bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus 104
11h 36m£44–75
Gloucester to Porthleven by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Porthleven is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Porthleven is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Harbour Bus Shelter via Bristol Bus Station, Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus and Blue Anchor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Penzance via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Gloucester and Porthleven is 260 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Porthleven without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Gloucester to Porthleven, including transfers.
Gloucester to Porthleven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Porthleven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Porthleven is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Porthleven, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Harbour Bus Shelter via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Penzance, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Harbour Bus Shelter via Bristol Bus Station, Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, and Blue Anchor in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Porthleven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Gloucester to Porthleven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Porthleven is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Gloucester to Porthleven.
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