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

The distance between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Skegness 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-AvonSkegness if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Stratford-upon-Avon McDonalds.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance221km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

National Express and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 4h 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 Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Skegness to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
£68($81)
hourly260km (162 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
£14($16)
3 times a week230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£39($46)
on demand221km (137 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