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

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.

3 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International then Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£95($110)
hourly334km (208 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£21($25)
every 4 hours311km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£32($38)
on demand280km (174 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