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

The distance between Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Brighton 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 Heathrow Airport London T5 and then to Oxford City Centre St Aldates.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5, Oxford City Centre St Aldates, Oxford City Centre Magdalen Street and Chipping Norton West Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

National Express and Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T5 and then to Oxford City Centre St Aldates. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Brighton to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
£32($38)
every 20 mins249km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£28($33)
on demand242km (150 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