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

The distance between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus, train 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-AvonNorwich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ely, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia and CrossCountry run train services between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Megabus UK and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Norwich to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£95($115)
hourly322km (200 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£25($29)
5 times a week267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£30($35)
on demand256km (159 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