The distance between Bradford and Cotswolds is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bradford to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cotswolds → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cheltenham Spa.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Bradford and Cotswolds is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bradford and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Cheltenham Spa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
CrossCountry run train services between Bradford and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Gloucester and Elkstone Combend Farm. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bradford and Cotswolds. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Cheltenham Spa. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Cotswolds. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £115($135) | hourly | 284km (177 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £18($21) | 5 times a week | 318km (198 miles) |
Bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd | 6h 30m | £25($30) | 4 times a week | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.