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How to get fromCardiff Castle to Stratford-upon-Avonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
    3h 44m
    £54–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    4h 46m
    £21–33

  3. Train, bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Worcestershire Parkway to Evesham Bus Stationbus bus X50
    3. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to NatWest Bankbus bus 28
    4h 9m

  4. Drive  95.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Castle to Stratford-upon-Avoncar car 95.8 mi
    1h 55m
    £24–35

  5. Train via Hereford

    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 40m
    £43–101

Cardiff Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon by foot and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon via Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to McDonalds via Sophia Gardens, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 4h 46m.

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