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.
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.
👋 Also check out Stratford-upon-Avon → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street.
Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 50m | £90($105) | every 3 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 2h 60m | £74($87) | every 3 hours | 522km (324 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 4h 45m | £165($195) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 4h 50m | £150($175) | hourly | 756km (470 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 50m | £175($205) | hourly | 788km (489 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 565km (351 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 6h 55m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 649km (403 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 7h 5m | £58($69) | 6 times a week | 569km (354 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | £38($45) | twice daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £63($74) | on demand | 546km (339 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.