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

The distance between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance546km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Smethwick Galton Bridge. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and Transport for Wales run train services between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Navigation Street, Digbeth Allison St and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Stirling to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 50m
£90($105)
every 3 hours499km (310 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane2h 60m
£74($87)
every 3 hours522km (324 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 45m
£165($195)
hourly760km (472 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 50m
£150($175)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 50m
£145($170)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 50m
£175($205)
hourly788km (489 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
£150($175)
every 4 hours565km (351 miles)
Train via Edinburgh6h 55m
£185($220)
every 2 hours649km (403 miles)
Train via Crewe7h 5m
£58($69)
6 times a week569km (354 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
£38($45)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£63($74)
on demand546km (339 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