The distance between Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 St Pancras International then Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | £95($110) | hourly | 334km (208 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £21($25) | every 4 hours | 311km (193 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £32($38) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
Chiltern Railways
London Midland
Vintage Trains
Stagecoach Oxfordshire
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.