How to travel from Belfast to Cotswolds, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Cotswolds is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Cotswolds by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cotswolds → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
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Ferry to Cairnryan, train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay then Birmingham New Street and then to Cheltenham Spa.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Wexford Redmond Square then take a ferry to Fishguard then take the bus to Gloucester.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Cotswolds.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Cotswolds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Cotswolds by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($200).
The distance between Belfast and Cotswolds is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Belfast and Cotswolds by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Cotswolds is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £165 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Cotswolds is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Cotswolds. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Cotswolds. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Cotswolds. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Cotswolds is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Cotswolds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 3h 35m | £165($200) | 5 times a week | 487km (303 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 5m | £230($270) | 5 times a week | 735km (457 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 30m | £200($240) | 5 times a week | 727km (452 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 5h 5m | £135($155) | 5 times a week | 537km (333 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5h 10m | £150($175) | 5 times a week | 789km (490 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 5h 20m | £185($215) | 5 times a week | 578km (359 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 45m | £120($140) | 5 times a week | 561km (349 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 3h 55m | £175($210) | 5 times a week | 534km (332 miles) |
Ferry to Cairnryan, train + 2 similar | 10h 25m | £245($290) | 6 times a week | 811km (504 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 10h 40m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 484km (301 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 30m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 55m | £100($120) | 5 times a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 35m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 652km (405 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Cotswolds
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Aircoach
Wexford Bus
Bus Eireann
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Airports near Cotswolds
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds