How to travel from Chelmsford to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Cotswolds is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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 CotswoldsChelmsford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Swindon then take the bus to Cirencester Bingham House.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Chelmsford and Cotswolds is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chelmsford and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington station and Kemble. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Chelmsford and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Chelmsford and Cotswolds. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Cotswolds

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Cotswolds

Transport options from Chelmsford to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£90($105)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 60m
£57($68)
5 times a week230km (143 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus4h 20m
£26($31)
5 times a week230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£39($46)
on demand222km (138 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