There are 3 ways to get from Painswick to Plymouth 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 Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m£69–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
6h 24m£23–49Drive 148.6 mi
- Drive from Painswick to Plymouthcar 148.6 mi
2h 30m£38–54
Painswick to Plymouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Plymouth is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Painswick to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Promenade and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Painswick 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.
The distance between Painswick and Plymouth is 173 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Painswick to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Painswick to Plymouth, including transfers.
Painswick to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Painswick to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Painswick to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Painswick, England and Plymouth, England?
You can take a bus from Rudge Hill House to Plymouth via Transport Hub arrival, Gloucester, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- £16–29
- 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)
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Painswick to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Painswick to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Plymouth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Painswick to Plymouth.
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