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

The distance between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
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Train

Take the train to Preston and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Navigation Street, Digbeth Allison St and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Glasgow to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 15m
£65($77)
every 3 hours474km (295 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 55m
£86($100)
every 3 hours509km (316 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 55m
£200($240)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4hrs
£135($160)
hourly722km (448 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 5m
£165($195)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£135($160)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£28($33)
twice daily552km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£59($70)
on demand521km (324 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