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How to get fromPadstow to Cotswoldsby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 57 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from School Hill to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus 57
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 1m
    £111–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 104
    11h 9m
    £37–58

  3. Drive  187.1 mi

    1. Drive from Padstow to Cotswoldscar car 187.1 mi
    3h 33m
    £47–67

  4. Line 57 bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus 57
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 57m
    £83–156

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Gloucestertrain train Penzance - Leeds
    8h 11m
    £101–156

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Map of how to get from Padstow to Cotswolds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Padstow, England and Cotswolds, England?

National Express operates a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Arle Court Tpt Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bodmin Parkway to Gloucester 3 times a week. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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