The average bus between Shaftesbury and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 11h 26m and the fastest bus takes 9h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 twice daily between Shaftesbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Stratford-upon-Avon at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury to Stratford-upon-Avon? 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 Shaftesbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
Shaftesbury to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Stratford-upon-Avon is 136.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to McDonalds via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 46m.