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

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cotswolds by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 35m
    £163–297

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

    cheapest
    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 21m
    £54–132

  3. Drive 339.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cotswoldscar car 339.8 mi
    5h 55m
    £85–123

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 53m
    £208–291

  5. Train via Transport Hub

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stechfordtrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 44m
    £89–142

  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 32m
    £66–136

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

    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 9m
    £68–163

  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 40m
    £130–364

  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 13m
    £108–238

  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 31m
    £102–230

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain train
    8h 35m
    £148–314

Edinburgh to Cotswolds by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£208Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cotswolds, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cotswolds via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 35m.

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