The distance between Lancaster and Cotswolds is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lancaster to Cotswolds by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cotswolds → Lancaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Cheltenham Spa.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Cotswolds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Lancaster and Cotswolds is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lancaster and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Lancaster and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Cheltenham Spa. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Cotswolds. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 10m | £115($135) | hourly | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 294km (183 miles) |
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.