G E T T I N G T O T H E
C O T S W O L D S
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.
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Birmingham Airport (BHX) or Bristol Airport (BRS) are two great 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
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​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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.