Travel Information
Getting Here
By
Air
The easiest airport for travelling to Gloucestershire &
the
Cotswolds is Birmingham, a 1 hour drive away. Of the two London
airports the region is best accessed from Heathrow. The 65 mile drive
should not take more than 90 minutes. Gatwick airport is 2 hours drive
away.
By Road
The M4 and M40 provide easy access to Gloucestershire &
the
Cotswolds from London and the South East. The M5 is a direct link to
Birmingham, England's North Country and the Counties of Devon and
Cornwall.
Car Hire
Another way to explore Gloucestershire is by car, there are
many car
rental companies to choose from to give you the freedom to explore at
your own pace. For more information on car hire in Gloucestershire
please visit the following web sites - www.hertz.com and www.avis.co.uk
A A Route
Planner
By Bus
The National Express
network runs bus travel throughout England. It offers a rage of
discount fares and trail passes. The main route to Gloucestershire
& the Cotswolds from London starts at Victoria Coach Station. The
main bus stations in Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds are at
Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud.
By Rail
Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds are at the heart of the
British
Rail network with main line routes to London, the Midlands and the
North and the South West of England. There is a direct link from
Heathrow Airport. Trains from London depart from Paddington Station and
have a fastest journey time of 1hr 40 minutes to Gloucester and 2 hours
to Cheltenham. There is a direct link from Birmingham Airport with a
fastest journey time of 1hr 15 minutes to Cheltenham and 1 hr 30
minutes to Gloucester.
In Gloucestershire & The Cotswolds there are main line
railway
stations at Cam and Dursley, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Kemble (serving
Cirencester), Moreton-in-Marsh, Stonehouse and Stroud. Visitors
including the county as part of a rail based holiday are recommended to
plan accommodation within easy reach of these stations.
For detailed rail information and prices please look at the
following sites:
www.nationalrail.co.uk,
www.thetrainline.com
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