How to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 39km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Stratford-upon-AvonBirmingham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

London Midland

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Solihull Station Interchange and then to Stratford-upon-Avon NatWest Bank.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

TOA Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance50km (31 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 50min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 39km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (21 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.

London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

NX West Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands and Diamond run regular bus services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to Stratford-upon-Avon is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 50km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

How do I get from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£5($6)
every 30 mins39km (24 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£8($10)
every 3 hours44km (28 miles)
Taxi
42min
£76($90)
on demand50km (31 miles)
Drive
42min
£9($11)
on demand50km (31 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon