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.
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.
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Take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Reading, plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | £275($325) | 5 times a week | 800km (497 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 702km (436 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 4h 40m | £205($245) | 5 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 10m | £160($190) | 5 times a week | 764km (475 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £150($175) | 5 times a week | 620km (385 miles) |
Bus to Gloucester, Market Parade, train and plane | 3h 50m | £135($160) | 5 times a week | 535km (332 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | £215($255) | every 4 hours | 561km (349 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £44($52) | once a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £63($74) | on demand | 549km (341 miles) |
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