The distance between Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlisle to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle 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 6h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). 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 Carlisle and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 637km (396 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
Train | 3h 60m | £81($95) | hourly | 349km (217 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | £17($20) | twice daily | 359km (223 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £64($76) | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
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