The distance between Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 45m. 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 £40 ($47).
The distance between Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
CrossCountry, London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 228km (142 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 Bradford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £74($87) | hourly | 235km (146 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £17($20) | twice daily | 250km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £40($47) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
London Midland
Vintage Trains
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.