How to travel from Cotswolds to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Saint Davids is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Saint Davids 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 Saint DavidsCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Transport for Wales

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Bus

Take the bus to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Saint Davids by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Cotswolds and Saint Davids is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Cotswolds and Saint Davids by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Saint Davids is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Cardiff Central, Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest Picton Place and St David's Nun Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Cotswolds and Saint Davids. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm, Gloucester Transport Hub arrival, Haverfordwest and St David's Nun Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Saint Davids. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Saint Davids. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Saint Davids. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Saint Davids is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Saint Davids

Transport options from Cotswolds to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
£125($150)
every 4 hours319km (198 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£15($18)
5 times a week348km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£50($59)
on demand287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids