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Day trip to cotswolds

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Will be in England this summer, would like to do a day trip from London to cotswolds (I realize it merits longer but this trip will just have to be a day). We are 2 couples, comfortable traveling on our own, either navigating public transportation or driving a car (do not need a guided tour). Am wondering best way to do a day trip.. fastest way to get there?
rent car in London?
Train to Oxford and rent car there?
Or a better option?

Also, what villages are must see, and any good walks between or around villages?

Thanks in advance

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Go Cotswolds is a really convenient option if you are ok with a small group tour. You can take an early train from Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh and they will pick you up at the station:
https://www.gocotswolds.co.uk/

I took this tour pre-pandemic and it was a great way to see a number of the villages in a single day. We also had time in several towns to explore on our own and a break for lunch.

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A nice and easy day trip, which we have done, is take the train from Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh, then get a bus to Bourton-on-the-Water. It's a very cute town and from there there is a very nice walk via the Slaughters into Stow-on-the-Wold which is another very cute town. From Stow-on-the-Wold you can get another bus back to Moreton-in-Marsh and train back to London. Good luck with your planning!

Link to an example walk: https://explorethecotswolds.com/stow-on-the-wold-to-bourton-on-the-water-walk-cotswolds/
It's just over 4 miles.

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