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How to get fromPenzance to Cheltenham Spaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Cheltenham Spatrain train Penzance - Leeds / ...
    4h 55m
    £110–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 104
    9h 20m
    £39–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 40m
    £57–99

  4. Drive  217.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penzance to Cheltenham Spacar car 217.5 mi
    3h 52m
    £54–78

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 19m
    £105–178

  6. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train Penzance - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 24m
    £108–179

Penzance to Cheltenham Spa by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Cheltenham Spa twice daily. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h.

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