Here are some sample itineraries to show typical day visits from London.
Rail and bus times are correct at the time of writing – please check before starting on your journey!

London – Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water
9.30am Take a train from London Paddington Station to Moreton-in-Marsh.


11.18am Arrive Moreton in Marsh.


12.45pm Take the ‘55’ bus to arrive at Bourton-on-the-Water at 1.05pm.
You can enjoy 3 hours in Bourton-on-the-Water exploring this pretty village. There are lots of attractions to visit in Bourton-on-the-Water, and plenty of eating and shopping places.


3.20pm Catch the ‘55’ bus from Bourton-on-the-Water back to Moreton-in-Marsh train station.
There is time to explore and enjoy afternoon tea.


4.55pm or
5.53pm
Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh back to London Paddington station in time for Dinner.

London – Burford and Northleach


7.48am Depart London Paddington rail station to arrive in Oxford by 8.45am


9.00am Catch ‘55’ bus from Oxford Bus Station to arrive in Sheep Street, Burford at 9.45am.Burford is a lively place, with historic buildings, gift and clothing shops, and many traditional coffee shops or pubs in the village.


1.30pm Take the bus to Northleach, arriving at 1.45pm. Here you will find a wonderful ‘wool’ church and traditional market place. There is a curious Museum of Mechanical Music and a Cotswold Heritage Centre.


4.30pm
Catch the bus from Northleach to arrive back at Oxford 5.40pm, train to London Paddington at 6.00pm.




Organised Tours: Several companies offer organised coach tours of the Cotswolds from London
(Your travel agent can book these),
although services are so frequent that we encourage you to try public transport and travel independently.