How to travel from Cotswolds to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Nottingham is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Nottingham 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 Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Nottingham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Cotswolds and Nottingham is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Cotswolds and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Nottingham. 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 2h 20m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cotswolds and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Nottingham

Transport options from Cotswolds to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£95($110)
hourly181km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£21($25)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham