How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on TrentStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent. 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 1h 50m.

London Midland, Vintage Trains, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Stagecoach Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£39($46)
hourly111km (69 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£19($23)
every 20 mins146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£22($26)
on demand127km (79 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent