The distance between Cotswolds and Penzance is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Penzance by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance.
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There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Penzance by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).
The distance between Cotswolds and Penzance is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cotswolds and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Penzance is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Penzance. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Plymouth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Cotswolds and Penzance. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Penzance. We recommend that you drive to Penzance. instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth and then to Penzance. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Penzance. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 5h 10m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 418km (260 miles) |
Train via Bristol Temple Meads | 5h 40m | £125($145) | 5 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
Train to Penzance | 6h 10m | £95($115) | 5 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £63($75) | on demand | 367km (228 miles) |
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.