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

The distance between Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Torquay 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.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon, 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 Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 4hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

How do I get from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon

Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Torquay to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
£105($120)
hourly346km (215 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£15($18)
twice daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£30($36)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon