How to travel from Cotswolds to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Peak District National park is around 210km (131 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 Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gloucester Market Parade then take the train to Derby then Sheffield and then to Edale.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 £25 ($29).

The distance between Cotswolds and Peak District National park is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Cotswolds and Peak District National park 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 Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then 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 Peak District National park. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cotswolds and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 210km (131 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 Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Cotswolds to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Peak District National park

Transport options from Cotswolds to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£120($145)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
£115($135)
5 times a week266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£25($29)
on demand210km (131 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park