What is the cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh is to line 882 bus and train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cotswolds and Edinburgh is 350 miles. The road distance is 340.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cotswolds to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 9m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Edinburgh bus from?

Cotswolds to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 9m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cotswolds to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Edinburgh is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Cotswolds to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2614+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cotswolds to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m
£168–265
Line 882 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 30m
£57–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 5m
£73–178
Drive 338.6 mi
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Edinburghcar 338.6 mi
6h 2m
£83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 14m
£205–299
Line 882 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 41m
£66–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 25m
£68–171
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 38m
£133–353
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 36m
£80–175
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
7h 17m
£108–238

Cotswolds to Edinburgh by foot and bus

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13h 5mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Edinburgh Waverley via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 5m.

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