There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
3h 41m£53–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
6h 14m£33–71Drive 151.2 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 151.2 mi
2h 53m£37–53Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 50m£82–125
Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at NatWest Bank via Birmingham Coach Station and Solihull Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Lancaster and Stratford-upon-Avon is 149 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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 Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lancaster to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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