What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Promenade via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cheltenham?

The distance between Penzance and Cheltenham is 251 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £130 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Cheltenham?

The train from Penzance to Cheltenham Spa takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cheltenham bus from?

Penzance to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cheltenham train from?

Penzance to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Penzance to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Penzance to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where does the Penzance to Cheltenham train arrive?

Penzance to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cheltenham is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Penzance to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Cheltenham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Cheltenham?

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Penzance to Cheltenham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cheltenham Spatrain Penzance - Leeds / ...
4h 55m
£130–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 104
9h 14m
£48–112
Drive 218.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Cheltenhamcar 218.5 mi
3h 54m
£54–77
Fly, train
1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 44m
£105–361
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£124–206
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£126–207

Penzance to Cheltenham by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Cheltenham Spa twice daily. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 9h.

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