There are 6 ways to get from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Marylebone to Stratford-upon-Avontrain London Marylebone - Stratford-upon-Avon
3h 25m£52–108Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 86.7 mi
1h 54m£21–31Line 27 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hammersmith to Marylebone Stationbus 27
- Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 59m£47–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spatrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to St Gregorys Roadbus X18
3h 31m£53–105Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus X18
4h 54m£24–50Bus, line 50 bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Oxf
- Take the bus from George Street to West Streetbus S3
- Take the bus from West Street to NatWest Bankbus 50
5h 6m£21–44
Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Brentford County Court and arriving at McDonalds via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Earl's Court station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Central London and Stratford-upon-Avon is 113 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from London Marylebone station.
The best way to get from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?
Chiltern Railways operates a train from London Marylebone to Stratford-upon-Avon 5 times a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brentford County Court to McDonalds via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from London Marylebone to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Ealing Broadway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio London
Bus from Hammersmith to Marylebone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Abellio London
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Railway Station to St Gregorys Road
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Transport Museum to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from West Street to NatWest Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from George Street to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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