Museums, stone villages and Georgian spa streets
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · London, the Cotswolds & Bath
The Cotswolds to Bath
The Cotswolds and Bath sit about 70 km (44 mi) apart in a straight line, with Bath to the south-west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath itinerary, an 8-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 70 km · 44 mi
- Est. road distance
- 84–98 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h – 2 h
- Direction
- Heading south-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By train
Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.
By car
Driving is an estimated 84–98 km (52–61 mi) and 1 h – 2 h at typical average speeds, not a routed time.
Use the Tube and buses in London, then hire a car for the Cotswolds, where trains only reach Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham. Bath is a 90-minute direct train from London Paddington if you drop the car early.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Bath
Compact Georgian city; give it 2 days for the baths, crescents and countryside walks.
Roman Baths
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.
Thermae Bath Spa
Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.
Bath Skyline
Six-mile National Trust walk through meadows and woods above the city.
Sally Lunn's
Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.
The Bell Inn
Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.
Bath Abbey
Gothic abbey with fan vaulting and angels climbing ladders on the west front.
Before you leave The Cotswolds
Rolling hills and limestone villages; spend 2–3 nights in Stow, Chipping Campden or nearby.
On this curated route
Where The Cotswolds → Bath sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Bath to The Cotswolds is the same 70 km in a straight line, heading north-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in December, when Bath averages highs 2°C warmer than The Cotswolds.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotswolds high | 6° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Bath high | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| The Cotswolds rain | 71 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 64 | 63 | 70 | 72 | 50 | 81 | 80 | 77 |
| Bath rain | 76 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 60 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 50 | 83 | 86 | 84 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Bath month guides.
The Cotswolds to Bath: questions travelers ask
How far is The Cotswolds from Bath?
The Cotswolds is about 70 km (44 mi) from Bath in a straight line, with Bath to the south-west. By road, we estimate 84–98 km (52–61 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from The Cotswolds to Bath?
An estimated 1 h – 2 h, assuming 84–98 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.
Which itineraries include the trip from The Cotswolds to Bath?
Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath itinerary includes this leg. London, the Cotswolds & Bath runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.
Getting to The Cotswolds
- London to The Cotswolds 122 km
Guides for both ends
- The Cotswolds travel guide
- The Cotswolds weather best time to visit
- Bath travel guide
- Bath weather best time to visit
Bath by month
Plan The Cotswolds → Bath with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.