There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Kembletrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 24m£96–185Bus, line 77 bus, line 882 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindonbus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Swindon Streetbus 7
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to The Forumbus 77
- Take the bus from The Forum to Combend Farmbus 882
8h 2m£24–37Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
7h 39m£37–91Drive 113.2 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Cotswoldscar 113.2 mi
2h 30m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 4m£105–148
Cambridge to Cotswolds by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds is to bus and line 77 bus and line 882 bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Combend Farm via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Kemble via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Cambridge and Cotswolds is 162 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 24m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Cambridge to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Cotswolds train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Cotswolds is to train via London which takes 3h 24m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Cotswolds via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Kemble in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Cotswolds via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Swindon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from Swindon Street to The Forum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from The Forum to Combend Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- pulhams.co.uk
Bus from Fleming Way to Swindon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.pulhams.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cambridge to Cotswolds train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Cotswolds is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cambridge to Cotswolds.
There are 1594+ hotels available in Cotswolds.


































