The average train between Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Bristol to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Bristol to Stratford-upon-Avon train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon is 102.2 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 2h 48m.