How to travel from Cotswolds to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Edinburgh is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EdinburghCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Reading, plane

Take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).

The distance between Cotswolds and Edinburgh is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Cotswolds and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Cotswolds and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm, Gloucester Market Parade, NEWPORT South Wales and Newport South Wales Train Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Edinburgh. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Gloucester Market Parade then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Edinburgh

Transport options from Cotswolds to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Reading, plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
£275($325)
5 times a week800km (497 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£115($135)
5 times a week702km (436 miles)
Train to London Paddington, Fly4h 40m
£205($245)
5 times a week774km (481 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane5h 10m
£160($190)
5 times a week764km (475 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
£150($175)
5 times a week620km (385 miles)
Bus to Gloucester, Market Parade, train and plane3h 50m
£135($160)
5 times a week535km (332 miles)
Train
5h 15m
£215($255)
every 4 hours561km (349 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
£44($52)
once a week749km (465 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£63($74)
on demand549km (341 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh