How to travel from Cambridge to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Cotswolds is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 CotswoldsCambridge if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Kemble.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Cirencester.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Cambridge and Cotswolds is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cambridge and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon, Paddington station and Kemble. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Cambridge and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Cirencester and Elkstone Combend Farm. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and Cotswolds. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Kemble. instead which will take 2h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Cotswolds. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Cambridge to Cotswolds

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Cotswolds

Transport options from Cambridge to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£105($125)
hourly265km (165 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£18($21)
5 times a week299km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£23($27)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Cotswolds

The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds