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 42m£131–207Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain
9h 23m£39–65Drive 221.2 mi
- Drive from Penzance to Cotswoldscar 221.2 mi
3h 59m£55–80Train
- Take the train from Penzance to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
7h 5m£126–185Train 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 35m£102–194Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 104
11h 23m£42–68
Penzance to Cotswolds by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds is to bus and train which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Combend Farm via Golden Valley Hotel and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
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 42m.
The distance between Penzance and Cotswolds is 260 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penzance to Cotswolds without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 42m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Penzance to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Penzance to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from 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 42m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 23m.
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 42m. 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.
- 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 Bristol Parkway to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- 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)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Penzance to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub 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 3h 59m to drive from Penzance to Cotswolds.
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