Visiting Gloucestershire

To drive to Gloucestershire, you can take the M5 motorway which runs North-South through the county. If you're traveling from London, take the M4 motorway Westbound and then transfer onto the M5 at junction 15. It's also possible to take A-roads such as the A40 or A46 depending on your starting location.

If you prefer to travel by rail, there are many train stations in Gloucestershire including Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, and Stroud with direct trains from London, Birmingham and other nearby cities. From the train station, you can take a taxi or public transportation to your destination.

If you're coming from nearby landmarks, you can take the Cotswold Way which offers scenic hiking trails throughout the area. The Bristol Airport is also located nearby and offers direct flights to many international destinations.

The closest airport to Gloucestershire is Gloucestershire Airport itself! It's located about 5 miles west of the town. If you're coming from further afield, Bristol Airport is the next best option, about 50 miles south. From there, you have a few options when it comes to getting to Gloucestershire. You can hire a car and drive up the M5, which will take roughly an hour. Alternatively, you can catch a train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Cheltenham Spa, which is about 8 miles east of Gloucestershire. The train journey takes around 45 minutes.