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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff 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 30m
    £55–89

  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 37m
    £20–32

  3. Drive  96.2 mi

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

  4. 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
    3h 55m

  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 27m
    £45–102

Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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 Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to McDonalds via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Transport Museum in around 4h 37m.

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