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

The distance between Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green then Chipping Norton West Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon Civic Hall.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green and Chipping Norton West Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

National Express, Stagecoach Oxfordshire and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Oxford Bus Station Gloucester Green then Chipping Norton West Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon Civic Hall. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Bournemouth to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
£21($25)
once daily226km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£27($32)
on demand232km (144 miles)

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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