There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
4h£46–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
6h 27m£19–27Drive 129.6 mi
- Drive from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 129.6 mi
2h 32m£33–48Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 59m£57–96
Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at NatWest Bank via Bus Mall and Solihull Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon is 140 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 4h and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Point every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
- £7–19
- 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
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- 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
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.
Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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