The distance between Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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-Avon → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Evesham.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.
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Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Paddington Rail Station and Evesham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | £64($76) | hourly | 253km (157 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £52($61) | hourly | 215km (134 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, bus | 5h 55m | £31($37) | every 4 hours | 258km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £37($44) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.