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.
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 Cotswolds → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Kemble.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Swindon then take the bus to Cirencester Bingham House.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | £90($105) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £57($68) | 5 times a week | 230km (143 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4h 20m | £26($31) | 5 times a week | 230km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £39($46) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.