What is the cheapest way to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth is to train and bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucestershire and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucestershire to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Toby Carvery and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Promenade and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucestershire and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucestershire to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Plymouth via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Gloucestershire to Plymouth?

The distance between Gloucestershire and Plymouth is 170 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gloucestershire to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucestershire to Plymouth bus from?

Gloucestershire to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucestershire to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucestershire to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £85 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Gloucestershire to Plymouth bus arrive?

Gloucestershire to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Gloucestershire to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucestershire to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucestershire to Plymouth is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Gloucestershire to Plymouth.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Gloucestershire to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucestershire to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m
£75–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
6h 2m
£22–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkwaytrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
5h 54m
£26–42
Drive 151.6 mi
1. Drive from Gloucestershire to Plymouthcar 151.6 mi
2h 36m
£37–53

Gloucestershire to Plymouth by bus, foot, and train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Gloucestershire, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a bus from Simpson's Orchard to Plymouth via Clarence Street Set Down, Gloucester, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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