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

The distance between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance107km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).

The distance between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby 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 1h 45m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 107km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£39($46)
hourly106km (66 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£13($15)
on demand107km (66 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