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G E T T I N G  T O  T H E
C O T S W O L D S

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FLIGHTS

international guests

british/eu guests

The most convenient airports are London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW), both offering a variety of transportation options to the Cotswolds (Cheltenham and Winchcombe), including National Rail, car transfer/Taxi service, or rental car options. 

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Birmingham Airport (BHX) or Bristol Airport (BRS) are the best options for those flying within the UK and Europe.

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Don’t forget to check that your passports are up to date well ahead of your departure!

car transfer

international guests

If traveling directly to the Cotswolds from Heathrow/Gatwick, the quickest way is via car transfer service and is approximately a 1.5 hour drive. Here are a few preferred options:

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  • Jayride (jayride.com)​

Offer fleet of limos, shared vans, and everything in between​

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  • Spa-Tax (spa-tax.com)

Offer Meet & Greet services at both LHR and LGW​

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  • Pulhams Coaches (pulhamscoaches.com)

Best for transfers of big groups; offer range of coach, midi coach and mini bus sizes (8 - 72 seats)

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  • British Airport Transfers (british-airport-transfers.co.uk)

Offer Meet & Greet services at both LHR and LGW​

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  • Twelve Transfers (twelvetransfers.co.uk)

​Option to add a tour diversion - choose from a wide list of attractions such as Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Salisbury and many more locations on your route

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trains

all guests

  • ​From London Heathrow to Cheltenham Spa

~2 hour journey with connections

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  • From London Gatwick to Cheltenham Spa

~3 hour journey with connections

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  • From London, Paddington to Cheltenham Spa

~1h 30m direct journey from Paddington Station in Central London

 

  • From Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa

~1h 20m direct journey from Cardiff Central Station

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  • From Birmingham to Cheltenham Spa

~1h direct journey from Birmingham New Street Station

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Please note

  • The closest train station to our venue is Cheltenham Spa Station, located conveniently in Cheltenham town center and a 20-minute drive from Winchcombe. Once at Cheltenham Spa station, you can get a Taxi from the Taxi stand or via the Uber app.

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  • For train times and tickets to and from Cheltenham Spa, please go to www.nationalrail.co.uk (tickets can be purchased online or in-person at local train station).

rental car

international guests

If you're planning to see the Cotswolds or other parts of the UK at your own pace, then renting a car may be the right option for you! All major airports in the UK will offer a variety of car rental options. For our American guests - don't forget that our British counterparts drive on the opposite side of the road and usually with a stick shift!

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Please Note

  • We only recommend renting a car for guests who are keen on exploring other parts of the Cotswolds. All of our wedding activities will be within a 15-20 minute drive, and are easily accessible via Taxis & Uber.

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