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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to McDonaldsbus bus X18 / ...
    3h 2m
    £52–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to NatWest Bankbus bus X20 / ...
    4h 42m
    £17–27

  3. Train, line 148 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    3h 30m
    £36–52

  4. Drive  107.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avoncar car 107.2 mi
    2h 21m
    £27–39

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
    3h 2m
    £35–72

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to NatWest Bank via Birmingham Coach Station and Solihull Town Centre in around 4h 42m.

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