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Edinburgh Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Castle 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.

6h 36m
Duration
368 mi
Distance
£188
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 43m
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Edinburgh Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Stratford-upon-Avon at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 11m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 28m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 41m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 41m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains5h 41m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Castle 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.

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