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

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham is around 39km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street.

  • Duration54min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

London Midland

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Solihull Station Interchange and then to Birmingham Church Centre.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £3($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Birmingham.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance51km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £3 ($3) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham is around 39km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (21 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 54min.

London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Diamond and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street. instead which will take 54min.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. The distance is around 51km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
£5($6)
every 30 mins39km (24 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
£3($3)
every 2 hours44km (27 miles)
Taxi
43min
£80($95)
on demand51km (32 miles)
Drive
43min
£9($11)
on demand51km (32 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham