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

The distance between Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon by 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-AvonPortsmouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Gloucester Green Bus Station

Take the bus to Gloucester Green Bus Station then Banbury Town Centre Bus Station and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth 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

There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach Midlands and Stagecoach Oxfordshire run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Portsmouth to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Gloucester Green Bus Station + 1 similar
5h 20m
£29($34)
every 20 mins223km (139 miles)
Bus5h 40m
£25($29)
once daily272km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£37($44)
on demand212km (132 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