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

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Cambridge Fair Street.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

London Midland, Vintage Trains and CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Stagecoach Midlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 55m 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Cambridge Fair Street. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
£21($25)
5 times a week163km (101 miles)
Bus via Coventry, Sainsbury's4h 5m
£14($17)
once daily191km (118 miles)
Train
3h 45m
£81($95)
hourly259km (161 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£19($22)
on demand161km (100 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge