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Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

5h 11m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Hereford to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train
5h 27m
£45–102

Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Stratford-upon-Avon at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hereford and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)West Midlands Trains10h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)West Midlands Trains9h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)West Midlands Trains9h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)West Midlands Trains9h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stratford-upon-Avon via Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street in around 5h 27m.

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