There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Cotswolds 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 via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 43m£130–196Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
9h 25m£31–67Drive 221 mi
- Drive from Penzance to Cotswoldscar 221 mi
4h£55–79Train
- Take the train from Penzance to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
7h 5m£125–181Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
7h 36m£102–187Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 104
11h 28m£44–70
Penzance to Cotswolds by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Combend Farm via Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Penzance and Cotswolds is 260 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 43m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Penzance to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Penzance to Cotswolds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Cotswolds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
The best way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 43m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Penzance to Cotswolds via Plymouth and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Cotswolds via Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penzance to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Penzance to Cotswolds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Penzance to Cotswolds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cotswolds is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Penzance to Cotswolds.
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