How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 CotswoldsStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Cheltenham Spa.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Drive

Drive to Cotswolds.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent 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 1h 55m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Cheltenham Spa. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Cotswolds. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds

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Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Cotswolds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£95($115)
hourly160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£28($33)
on demand160km (99 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