There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Kembletrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 51m£96–173Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Cotswoldscar 128.9 mi
2h 41m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
7h 17m£34–84Train via Reading
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
- Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
6h 29m£73–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cotswolds is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Combend Farm via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Kemble via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Brighton and Cotswolds is 159 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Brighton to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Brighton to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Cotswolds train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Cotswolds is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Cotswolds via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Kemble in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Cotswolds via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Kemble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Cotswolds train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Cotswolds is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Brighton to Cotswolds.
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