The distance between Plymouth and Cotswolds is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cheltenham Spa.
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Cotswolds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Plymouth and Cotswolds is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Plymouth and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Cotswolds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Cotswolds. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Plymouth and Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Cheltenham Spa. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Plymouth and Cotswolds. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 5m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £30($35) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.