There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 37m£85–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Stationbus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
8h 45m£29–49Drive 164.4 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Cotswoldscar 164.4 mi
3h£41–60Train via Transport Hub
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 41m£69–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
6h 51m£57–99
Burnley to Cotswolds by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cotswolds is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Combend Farm via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Golden Valley Hotel and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Burnley and Cotswolds is 181 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Burnley to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Burnley to Cotswolds bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cotswolds is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cotswolds via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cotswolds via Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Cotswolds bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Chorlton Street Coach Station.
Burnley to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cotswolds is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Burnley to Cotswolds.
There are 1583+ hotels available in Cotswolds.















