How to travel from Cotswolds to Cambridge, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

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

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cotswolds to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Cambridge

Transport options from Cotswolds to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£110($135)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Train to Cambridge4h 40m
£115($135)
5 times a week327km (203 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£23($27)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge