There are 3 ways to get from Watford to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 37m£78–140Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Cotswoldscar 86.2 mi
1h 50m£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
5h 51m£24–57
Watford to Cotswolds by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Cotswolds is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Combend Farm via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Watford and Cotswolds is 150 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Watford to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Watford to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Cotswolds is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Cotswolds via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Cotswolds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.
Watford to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Cotswolds is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Watford to Cotswolds.
There are 1840+ hotels available in Cotswolds.