How to travel from Cotswolds to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Liverpool is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Liverpool by train, bus 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Liverpool One.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Cotswolds and Liverpool is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cotswolds and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Liverpool is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Cotswolds and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Liverpool. We recommend that you drive to Liverpool One. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).

How do I get from Cotswolds to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Liverpool

Transport options from Cotswolds to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£86($100)
hourly230km (143 miles)
Train and Bus
5hrs
£65($77)
3 times a week310km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£28($33)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool