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

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster 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 LancasterStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster. 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 55m.

London Midland, Vintage Trains and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Lancaster. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange, Digbeth Oxford St and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£56($66)
hourly239km (148 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£15($18)
once daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($54)
on demand261km (162 miles)

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Airports near Lancaster

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster