How to travel from Durham to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Cotswolds is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Durham to Cotswolds by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CotswoldsDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train

Take the train to Cheltenham Spa.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)

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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Durham to Cotswolds by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Durham and Cotswolds is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Durham and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Darlington and Cheltenham Spa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

CrossCountry run train services between Durham and Cotswolds. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Durham and Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Durham and Cotswolds. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Durham to Cotswolds

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Cotswolds

Transport options from Durham to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 35m
£125($145)
5 times a week568km (353 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£145($170)
5 times a week408km (254 miles)
Train to Gloucester5h 25m
£120($140)
5 times a week428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£68($81)
on demand393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Cotswolds

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds