The distance between Cotswolds and Cambridge is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Cambridge by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Cambridge.
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There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Cambridge by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 Cotswolds and Cambridge is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Cotswolds and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Cotswolds and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Cotswolds and Cambridge. We recommend that you drive to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Cambridge. 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 Cotswolds to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £110($135) | hourly | 264km (164 miles) |
Train to Cambridge | 4h 40m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 327km (203 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £23($27) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.