There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross 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
2h 56m£41–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus X18
6h 10m£18–47Drive 93.7 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 93.7 mi
2h 7m£24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to McDonaldsbus X18 / ...
3h 5m£39–69Train, line 28 bus
- Take the train from London Paddington to Eveshamtrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to NatWest Bankbus 28
4h 36m£45–86
Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at McDonalds via London Victoria and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Charing Cross and Stratford-upon-Avon is 106 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from London Marylebone station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater 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 £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to McDonalds via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 10m.
- 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
- £40–75
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Evesham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Transport Museum to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Railway Station to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Railway Station to NatWest Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Charing Cross to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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