How to travel from Edinburgh to Cotswolds, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Cotswolds is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Cotswolds by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cotswolds → Edinburgh 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 Kemble.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£260($310)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Cheltenham Spa.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Cotswolds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Cotswolds by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Edinburgh and Cotswolds is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Edinburgh and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Cotswolds is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Cotswolds. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Edinburgh and Cotswolds. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Westerleigh Crossroads. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Cotswolds. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Westerleigh Crossroads. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Edinburgh and Cotswolds. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Cotswolds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £260($310) | 5 times a week | 775km (481 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £160($190) | 5 times a week | 742km (461 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4hrs | £150($175) | 5 times a week | 618km (384 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 4h 10m | £135($160) | 5 times a week | 533km (331 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and bus | 4h 30m | £200($235) | 5 times a week | 749km (465 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 700km (435 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £215($255) | every 4 hours | 560km (348 miles) |
| Train to Gloucester | 7hrs | £215($255) | 5 times a week | 656km (408 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | £63($74) | on demand | 547km (340 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Cotswolds
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
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