How to travel from Cotswolds to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Leeds is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Leeds 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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Leeds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Cotswolds and Leeds is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (53 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Cotswolds and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Leeds is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cotswolds and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Leeds. We recommend that you drive to Leeds. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Transport options from Cotswolds to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£115($135)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds