There are 5 ways to get from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain
6h 3m£65–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
9h 2m£36–59Drive 200.1 mi
- Drive from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 200.1 mi
3h 51m£50–73Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 11m£70–122Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 13m£81–131
Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Keswick station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at NatWest Bank via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Solihull Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Crewe and Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Keswick and Stratford-upon-Avon is 218 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.
The best way to get from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 3m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 3m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?
You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Stratford-upon-Avon via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01217084960
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vintage Trains
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Vintage Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Keswick to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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