There are 4 ways to get from Painswick to Highclere Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Newburytrain Reading - Newbury / ...
2h 58m£54–86Drive 61 mi
cheapest- Drive from Painswick to Highclere Castlecar 61 mi
1h 10m£16–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Didcot Parkwaytrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharfbus X34 / ...
3h 32m£42–67Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Mary's Church to Promenadebus 66 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Newbury Wharfbus Cf6
4h 22m£30–41
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Highclere Castle is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Painswick to Highclere Castle is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Highclere Castle. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Newbury Wharf via Clarence Parade and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Painswick to Highclere Castle. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Newbury via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Painswick and Highclere Castle is 93 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.
The best way to get from Painswick to Highclere Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Painswick to Highclere Castle, including transfers.
Painswick to Highclere Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from St Mary's Church station.
Painswick to Highclere Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
The best way to get from Painswick to Highclere Castle is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Painswick, England and Highclere Castle, England?
You can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Highclere Castle via Merrywalks, Stroud (Glos), Reading, and Newbury in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Highclere Castle via Promenade, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, and Newbury Wharf in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Stroud (Glos) to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Stroud (Glos) to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Thames Travel
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from St Mary's Church to Promenade
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Newbury Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Painswick to Highclere Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Promenade station.
Painswick to Highclere Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Highclere Castle is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Painswick to Highclere Castle.
There are 351+ hotels available in Highclere Castle.