The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Bath City Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
London Midland, Vintage Trains, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange, Digbeth Oxford St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath. The distance is around 138km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £68($80) | hourly | 202km (125 miles) |
Train via Worcester Shrub Hill | 3h 40m | £41($49) | 4 times a week | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus | 4h 20m | £10($12) | every 3 hours | 206km (128 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £16($19) | on demand | 138km (86 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.