There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Kembletrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 38m£76–143Drive 94.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Cotswoldscar 94.6 mi
1h 53m£23–34Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
6h 59m£34–84Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
5h 31m£65–125Train #2
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Trowbridgetrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Trowbridge to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
6h 26m£65–125
Portsmouth to Cotswolds by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Cotswolds is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Combend Farm via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Kemble via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cotswolds is 130 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cotswolds without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Portsmouth to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Cotswolds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cotswolds is to train via Reading which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cotswolds via Basingstoke, Reading, and Kemble in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Cotswolds via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Kemble
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Trowbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Trowbridge to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Cotswolds train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Cotswolds is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Portsmouth to Cotswolds.
There are 1853+ hotels available in Cotswolds.