The distance between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 157km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chester 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 → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the bus to Birmingham New Street Station and then to Stratford-upon-Avon NatWest Bank.
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There are several options for getting from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).
The distance between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 157km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Smethwick Galton Bridge. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham New Street Station, Digbeth Allison St and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
FlixBus, Diamond, National Express and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge and then to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £34($40) | hourly | 157km (98 miles) |
Train | 2h 55m | £57($67) | every 4 hours | 175km (109 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £12($14) | twice daily | 174km (108 miles) |
Bus via Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5hrs | £14($17) | once daily | 204km (127 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £21($25) | on demand | 184km (114 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.