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

The distance between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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-AvonGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Leamington Spa.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station and then to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 5m. 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 £29 ($34).

The distance between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, Reading and Leamington Spa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Leamington Spa. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 164km (102 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 Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£125($145)
every 4 hours287km (178 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
£15($18)
twice daily229km (142 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£29($34)
on demand164km (102 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