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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cotswoldsby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cotswolds by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 2m
    £192–277

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    7h
    £59–165

  3. Drive  339.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cotswoldscar car 339.3 mi
    5h 56m
    £84–121

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 882 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Combend Farmbus bus
    6h 19m
    £60–156

  5. Train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 47m
    £123–196

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 882 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Combend Farmbus bus
    6h 28m
    £64–154

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 9m
    £61–159

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 49m
    £128–362

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    8h 11m
    £102–250

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 882 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Combend Farmbus bus
    8h 30m
    £98–242

Edinburgh to Cotswolds by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cotswolds, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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