How to travel from Luton to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Cotswolds is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Kemble.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Cirencester.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Luton to Cotswolds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Luton and Cotswolds is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Luton and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon, Paddington station and Kemble. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Luton and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Cirencester and Elkstone Combend Farm. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Cotswolds. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Kemble. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Luton and Cotswolds. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Luton to Cotswolds

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Cotswolds

Transport options from Luton to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£90($105)
hourly220km (137 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£14($17)
5 times a week205km (128 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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