How to travel from Glasgow to Cotswolds, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Cotswolds is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£290($340)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then Birmingham New Street and then to Cheltenham Spa.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£195($230)
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Bus
Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Gloucester.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Cotswolds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Cotswolds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Glasgow and Cotswolds is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Glasgow and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Cotswolds is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Glasgow and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Glasgow and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Navigation Street, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Gloucester and Elkstone Combend Farm. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Cotswolds. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Cotswolds. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Glasgow and Cotswolds. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Cotswolds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train + 6 similar | 4h 20m | £290($340) | 5 times a week | 813km (505 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £215($255) | 5 times a week | 796km (494 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 50m | £185($220) | 5 times a week | 792km (492 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 25m | £95($115) | 5 times a week | 622km (387 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 3h 35m | £105($120) | 5 times a week | 551km (342 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £120($145) | 5 times a week | 670km (416 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train | 4h 15m | £125($145) | 5 times a week | 585km (364 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | £195($230) | hourly | 561km (348 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | £35($41) | 5 times a week | 617km (383 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £63($75) | on demand | 553km (344 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Cotswolds
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Thameslink
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