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

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
£14($17)
every 4 hours201km (125 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1h 55m
£36($43)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Train to Evesham, Bus2h 30m
£52($61)
hourly196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£19($22)
on demand158km (98 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