How to travel from Dunfermline to Cotswolds, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Cotswolds is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Cotswolds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cotswolds → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£285($340)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Cheltenham Spa.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Airport then take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then take the train to Gloucester.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Cotswolds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Cotswolds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Dunfermline and Cotswolds is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Dunfermline and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Cotswolds is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Cotswolds. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Dunfermline and Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Dunfermline and Cotswolds. The distance is around 574km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £180 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Cotswolds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train + 6 similar | 4h 50m | £285($340) | 5 times a week | 807km (502 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £235($280) | 5 times a week | 781km (486 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5h 25m | £170($205) | 5 times a week | 775km (482 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane and bus | 3h 40m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 542km (337 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | £120($145) | 5 times a week | 627km (390 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £105($125) | 5 times a week | 689km (428 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train | 4h 55m | £110($130) | 5 times a week | 617km (384 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | £180($210) | every 2 hours | 583km (362 miles) |
| Train to Cheltenham Spa | 7h 25m | £180($215) | 5 times a week | 682km (424 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 20m | £84($100) | 5 times a week | 627km (390 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($120) | on demand | 574km (357 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Cotswolds
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
Thameslink
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airports near Cotswolds
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds