There are 4 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain Stratford-upon-Avon - Kidderminster / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 59m£53–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
6h 37m£33–76Drive 151.1 mi
- Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancastercar 151.1 mi
2h 53m£37–53Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
4h 22m£56–125
Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from NatWest Bank and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Solihull Town Centre and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon and arriving at Lancaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lancaster is 149 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster, including transfers.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster via Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std twice daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 01217084960
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vintage Trains
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Vintage Trains
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Vintage Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lancaster.
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