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How to get fromCardiff to The Cotswoldsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain train
    6h 15m
    £121–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus bus 152 / ...
    9h 46m
    £56–136

  3. Drive 241.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to The Cotswoldscar car 241.5 mi
    4h 18m
    £60–86

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane CWL - HUY
    6h 55m
    £111–394

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Doncastertrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train Doncaster - Hull / ...
    6h 17m
    £122–182

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Huddersfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Hulltrain train
    7h 18m
    £102–180

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane BRS - HUY
    6h 18m
    £107–299

Cardiff to The Cotswolds by train, bus, and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Cotswolds, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Cotswolds via Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, Hull, Hull Interchange, and Eastern Cemetery in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Cotswolds via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange in around 9h 46m.

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