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

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to St Margaret's Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Leicester.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance71km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester. 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 2hrs.

London Midland, Vintage Trains and CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Leicester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Stagecoach Midlands, Arriva Midlands, National Express, National Express Coventry, Diamond and Arriva Fox County run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 45m 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£39($46)
hourly104km (65 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
2h 45m
£14($17)
every 4 hours86km (54 miles)
Bus via Coventry, Sainsbury's3h 20m
£17($20)
hourly85km (53 miles)
Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station3h 60m
£9($11)
every 3 hours108km (67 miles)
Taxi
50min
£110($130)
on demand71km (44 miles)
Drive
50min
£13($15)
on demand71km (44 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester