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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
    3h 5m
    £29–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus bus Ukn21
    2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    4h 27m
    £14–19

  3. Drive  99.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avoncar car 99.1 mi
    2h 13m
    £25–36

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Leamington Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to McDonaldsbus bus X18 / ...
    3h 47m
    £43–67

Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to McDonalds via Coventry and Transport Museum in around 4h 27m.

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