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

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Penzance to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
£150($175)
every 2 hours514km (319 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street7h 30m
£140($165)
6 times a week514km (319 miles)
Bus
11hrs
£21($25)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£72($85)
on demand415km (258 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