There are 2 ways to get from Preston to Cotswolds by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cotswolds is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £40 - £60.
The distance between Preston and Cotswolds is 159 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Preston to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cotswolds is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Preston to Cotswolds.
There are 1747+ hotels available in Cotswolds.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Cotswolds via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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