The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Gloucester
Cheapest price
$258
Average price
$268
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Gloucester will cost around $268 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $258.
Of the 5 trains that leave Penzance for Gloucester on Tue, Dec 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 5 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Penzance to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €98.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€99 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Penzance to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to Gloucester trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 AM Penzance | 5h12 | 4:27 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Penzance to Gloucester by train or bus
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Why should you book Penzance to Gloucester trains with Omio?
CrossCountry as well as Great Western Rail, Cross Country and first_great_western offer trains services from Penzance to Gloucester. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Penzance to Gloucester.
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail, Cross Country and first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to Gloucester.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Penzance to Gloucester.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While CrossCountry tickets can be bought on CrossCountry's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Great Western Rail, Cross Country and first_great_western to help you choose the right option for your journey from Penzance to Gloucester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Penzance to Gloucester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Gloucester
Trains from Penzance to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $121 (€98) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€98) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 19:09 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Penzance to Gloucester trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Penzance and Gloucester from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Penzance to Gloucester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance to Gloucester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penzance to Gloucester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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