There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from York to Hulltrain York - Bridlington / ...
4h 48m£93–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus 131 / ...
7h 56m£34–65Drive 222.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to The Cotswoldscar 222.2 mi
4h 49m£55–79Fly to Humberside Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane EDI - HUY
5h 38m£104–334Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Hulltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
5h 4m£142–207Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain
7h 17m£104–210
Edinburgh to The Cotswolds by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £90 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to The Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The Cotswolds via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Hull via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Edinburgh and The Cotswolds is 261 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds, including transfers.
Edinburgh to The Cotswolds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to The Cotswolds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £340 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and The Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to The Cotswolds via York, Hull, Hull Interchange, and Kendrew Close in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Cotswolds via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Hull Interchange in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to The Cotswolds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Edinburgh to The Cotswolds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to The Cotswolds is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to The Cotswolds.
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