The distance between Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Reading 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-Avon → Reading if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.
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Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).
The distance between Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £14 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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 Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 125km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1h 35m | £51($60) | hourly | 132km (82 miles) |
Train to Banbury, Bus | 1h 55m | £38($45) | every 3 hours | 128km (80 miles) |
Train to Evesham, Bus | 2hrs | £35($41) | hourly | 139km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £14($17) | on demand | 125km (78 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.