The Cotswalds

London To Cotswolds Day Trip - Transport Options

The public transport system in Cotswolds is patchy, hence relying on it to get around Cotswolds is a bad idea. Renting a car is your best option here. However, you can get to Cotswolds from London on a train or coach which can help cut costs.

London to Cotswolds by Train

Trains from Paddington, London to Cotswolds are available daily. Doing a Cotswolds day trip from London by train is a great idea as it is quick, economical and most importantly, the British railways are an impeccable experience in itself. If you plan to do a Cotswolds day trip from London by train, make sure you book your tickets in advance and research on which station you would like to get down at. Here's a list of train stations at Cotswolds - Cam and Dursley, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Kemble , Moreton-in-Marsh, Stonehouse, Stroud and Ashchurch . You can check the train timings and schedule here.

Duration : 1 hour 40 minutes

London to Cotswolds by Bus

From the Vistoria Coach Station in London, you can catch a bus to Cotswolds and get down at either Cheltenham, Gloucester or Stroud as per your plan. Though this is a slightly more expensive and longer option, the roads are scenic and making a road trip of it without the hassle of driving is well worth the money spent.

Duration : 2 hour 30 minutes

London to Cotswolds by Car

You can take the M4, M5 and M40 to get to Cotswolds from London. If you plan on taking pit stops in the middle, you should check out each route specifically. Though this is an expensive option, if you have plans of exploring all of Cotswolds in a short span of time, having a car handy is great as the public transit system in Cotswolds is not extensive.

Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes