There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain
6h 6m£122–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus 152 / ...
9h 32m£55–135Drive 241.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to The Cotswoldscar 241.5 mi
4h 18m£59–85Fly Cardiff Airport to Humberside Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane CWL - HUY
6h 43m£111–394Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Doncastertrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain Doncaster - Hull / ...
6h 14m£121–182Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
6h 56m£101–176Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane BRS - HUY
6h 18m£107–299Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Hulltrain
7h 31m£94–217
Cardiff to The Cotswolds by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Cotswolds via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hull via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Cardiff and The Cotswolds is 249 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 6m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds, including transfers.
Cardiff to The Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to The Cotswolds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to The Cotswolds is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 6m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £400 and takes 6h 43m.
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, and Hull Interchange in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Cotswolds via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–320
Flights from Bristol Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–240
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to The Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to The Cotswolds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Cotswolds is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cardiff to The Cotswolds.
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