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

The distance between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 110km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance110km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).

The distance between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 110km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

National Express, Arriva Midlands and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 110km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Nottingham to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£47($56)
hourly131km (81 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
£19($23)
every 4 hours134km (84 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£13($15)
on demand110km (69 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