The distance between London and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from London 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.
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Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.
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Take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.
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Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from London to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between London and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (82 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from London and Stratford-upon-Avon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between London and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds. instead which will take 1h 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 London and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 35m | £14($17) | every 4 hours | 201km (125 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £36($43) | hourly | 162km (101 miles) |
Train to Evesham, Bus | 2h 30m | £52($61) | hourly | 196km (122 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £19($22) | on demand | 158km (98 miles) |
Stagecoach Midlands
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Chiltern Railways
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.