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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train Penzance - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 43m
    £130–196

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus bus 100
    9h 25m
    £31–67

  3. Drive  221 mi

    1. Drive from Penzance to Cotswoldscar car 221 mi
    4h
    £56–80

  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 22m
    £104–189

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 36m
    £102–186

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 104
    11h 28m
    £46–71

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Cotswolds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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.

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