How to travel from Cotswolds to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Birmingham is around 89km (55 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Birmingham by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Cheltenham Spa then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance99km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Birmingham by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Cotswolds and Birmingham is around 89km (55 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Cotswolds and Birmingham by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Birmingham is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and Birmingham. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheltenham Spa then take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Birmingham. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheltenham Spa then take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Birmingham. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheltenham Spa then take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Cotswolds and Birmingham. The distance is around 99km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Birmingham is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Birmingham

Transport options from Cotswolds to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Train
1hr
£63($75)
every 30 mins89km (55 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£18($21)
on demand99km (61 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham