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.
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-Avon → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the train to Preston and then to Birmingham New Street.
Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street.
Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 15m | £65($77) | every 3 hours | 474km (295 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 2h 55m | £86($100) | every 3 hours | 509km (316 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 55m | £200($240) | hourly | 753km (468 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4hrs | £135($160) | hourly | 722km (448 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 5m | £165($195) | hourly | 740km (460 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | £135($160) | hourly | 512km (318 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £28($33) | twice daily | 552km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £59($70) | on demand | 521km (324 miles) |
Chiltern Railways
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Aer Lingus
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.