The distance between Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 931km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Inverness, Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Birmingham Airport.
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Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 931km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 10h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness, Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Smethwick Galton Bridge. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Caledonian Sleeper and Transport for Wales run train services between Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park, Edinburgh Bus Station, Birmingham Airport and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.
The Durness Bus, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run once a week and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness, Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 12h 20m.
The closest major airport to Stratford-upon-Avon is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Thurso and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 931km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12h 20m | £195($230) | twice daily | 1,047km (650 miles) |
Train via Inverness | 14h 30m | £90($105) | 6 times a week | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Bus | 20h 15m | £39($46) | once a week | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £160($190) | on demand | 931km (579 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
Chiltern Railways
LNER
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.