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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 get to the Cotswolds (Cheltenham and Winchcombe), including National Rail, car transfer/taxi service, or rental car options. 

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

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:

  • Jayride (jayride.com)

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

  • Spa-Tax (spa-tax.com)

Offer Meet & Greet services at both LHR and LGW

  • Pulhams Coaches (pulhamscoaches.com)

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

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

Offer Meet & Greet services at both LHR and LGW​

  • 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

trains

all guests

  • ​From London Heathrow to Cheltenham Spa

~2 hour journey with connections

  • From London Gatwick to Cheltenham Spa

~3 hour journey with connections

  • 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

  • From Birmingham to Cheltenham Spa

~1h direct journey from Birmingham New Street Station

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.

  • 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!

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.

  • American visitors: You will be able to drive on your American license, but please be sure to check if your insurance is valid when driving in the U.K.

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