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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, line 28 bus

    best
    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
    3h 26m

  2. Drive  96.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avoncar car 96.2 mi
    1h 57m
    £24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    5h 50m
    £27–40

  4. Train

    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 25m
    £45–103

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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stratford-upon-Avon via Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street in around 5h 25m.

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