The distance between Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance 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 train to Plymouth and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 514km (319 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street | 7h 30m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 514km (319 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | £21($25) | once daily | 519km (322 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £72($85) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Stagecoach South West
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.