A Cotswolds day trip from Bath or Bristol
Bath and Bristol sit right next to the southern Cotswolds, so a day trip is easy.
Southern Cotswolds loop
Castle Combe is close to Bath. Combine it with nearby villages and towns such as Lacock or Malmesbury.
Central Cotswolds by train and car
Trains from Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads run east to Swindon (typically under an hour from Bristol). Collect the car at Swindon station and head to Bibury, Cirencester and Burford. Check National Rail for times.
Train + drive
Arriving by train? Collect our grey electric Fiat 500e at Swindon station and explore at your own pace. Today's price, availability and protection options are shown on Turo.
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How do I get from Bristol to the Cotswolds?
You can drive directly, or take the train east from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon, typically under an hour, and drive north from there.
What is the closest Cotswolds village to Bath?
Castle Combe and the southern Cotswolds villages are a short drive from Bath.