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

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.

4 routes found

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-AvonReading if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Leamington Spa then take the bus to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance125km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1h 35m
£51($60)
hourly132km (82 miles)
Train to Banbury, Bus1h 55m
£38($45)
every 3 hours128km (80 miles)
Train to Evesham, Bus2hrs
£35($41)
hourly139km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£14($17)
on demand125km (78 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