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

The distance between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 139km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool 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-AvonWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Stratford-upon-Avon NatWest Bank.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Transport for Wales, London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Solihull Station Interchange. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

National Express and Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Welshpool to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£43($51)
every 2 hours139km (87 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£14($16)
once daily154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£29($34)
on demand162km (101 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