The average train between Bristol and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Shakespeare's Birthplace. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Bristol to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Bristol to Shakespeare's Birthplace train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bristol and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 102.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, and Stratford-upon-Avon in around 2h 56m.