There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 37m£99–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
10h 16m£43–71Drive 232.4 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Cotswoldscar 232.4 mi
3h 56m£58–83Train via Transport Hub
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
7h 44m£83–146Train #2
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 52m£88–141
Cumbria to Cotswolds by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cotswolds is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Another Place and arriving at Combend Farm via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Cumbria and Cotswolds is 238 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cumbria to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Cumbria to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Cotswolds is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a bus from Another Place to Cotswolds via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Cotswolds via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 10h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbria to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cumbria to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cotswolds is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cumbria to Cotswolds.
There are 1583+ hotels available in Cotswolds.



















