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

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out CardiffStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Cardiff University.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff. 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 2h 60m.

London Midland, Vintage Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Cardiff. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Stagecoach Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5hrs 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 Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
£68($81)
hourly213km (132 miles)
Train via Worcester Foregate Street3h 35m
£52($61)
every 20 mins230km (143 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£25($29)
3 times a week246km (153 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£19($22)
on demand158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff