The average bus between Manchester and Stratford-on-Avon District takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Stratford-on-Avon District. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and Stratford-on-Avon District. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Stratford-on-Avon District at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Coventry and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Stratford-on-Avon District? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Stratford-on-Avon District. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stratford-on-Avon District station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Manchester to Stratford-on-Avon District bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Stratford-on-Avon District bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Stratford-on-Avon District is 152.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to The Grange via Coventry, Transport Museum, and Bus Station in around 5h 1m.